Near Super Maple
A runner comes to the lower end of Fire Lane 3.
Near Super Maple
A runner makes his way along the Maple Trail. The trail is very popular as it runs a little over three miles through the heart of Forest Park. It is very diverse in its offerings of elevation change and varied flora and fauna.
Near Super Maple
A runner makes his way up the lower end of Fore Lane 5, just below the Wildwood Trail.
Near Super Maple
Fog in the trees along Wildwood.
Near Super Maple
Hiker pets the soft thimbleberry leaves.

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Super Maple

4.7 (9 Ratings)
Link with Wildwood Trail to see all of Maple Trail while completing a loop in north Forest Park.
9.9
mi
Distance
1,155
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less CrowdedRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.92mi
Distance
1,155ft
Elevation Gain
1,157ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
892ft
High Point
289ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the trailhead follow NW Saltzman Road for about half a mile, until the junction with Maple Trail. This is one of the more popular trails in the park, and can get busy during peak times.Turn right, and follow Maple until it dead ends at NW Leif Erikson Drive Trail. This section of trail is a gradual climb through the maple canopy.Turn right again and follow Leif about three quarters of a mile. Enjoy the peace and quiet along the way on NW Leif Erikson Drive Trail - it's easy to zone out as you take in the sounds and sights of the forest, and forget how close you are to the city. The trail surface is generally smooth and wide, so there's room for the many bikes you'll likely see along the way. After about three quarters of a mile, you'll find Wiregate Trail. Wiregate is a left off of Leif, and runs a short way steeply uphill to Wildwood Trail - National Recreation Trail. Turn left onto Wildwood. This trail provides for a quiet and serene hike through varied and evolving forest ecosystem.After a little more than five miles on Wildwood, Maple is another left off of Wildwood. Maple will bring you back to NW Saltzman Road where you turned off, and the trailhead is about half a mile to your right.

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Contributors
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