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Yost Ridge Lollipop Loop

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Small rolling hills make the up the majority of this under utilized trail in Jefferson Memorial Forest.
4.1
mi
Distance
682
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.1mi
Distance
682ft
Elevation Gain
682ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
875ft
High Point
558ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Starting at the campground parking lot you start down Mitchell Hill trail. From the parking lot head across the field on the West towards the gate. Take a right past the gate down the dirt road a few hundred feet before turning left onto the trail. Follow signs for Mitchell Hill/Welcome Center before veering off onto the Yost Ridge Trail , which is marked and easily distinguished by a small set of stone steps. From there it's easy to follow the path until it seemingly ends at the end of a road. Follow this road up about a hundred yards and then looks for a path back up into the woods where you'll meet back up with the trail and go back the way you came.

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