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Confidence
Path Type
Loop
It's strongly recommend that hikers take this route counterclockwise - you'll go down a steep grade at the start (~mile 2) and gradually make it back after you start the return trip up out of the valley after seeing the spring. It's a butt kicker to do clockwise - my phone counted it at 35 flights of stairs, which kinda stinks for mile 7!Along the way, there will be plenty of ups and downs no matter which way you decide to go. The route is well shaded though, which makes it a pleasant and scenic loop no matter what time of year you visit, and especially beautiful and pleasant in the fall. Keep your wits about you if you're travelling in the spring, as the trail can be slippery!
Some Issues
Pretty heavily overgrown foliage which makes the trail VERY wet after a rain. Lots of downed trees across the trail, most appeared down for a month or longer. TONs of ticks…use caution, especially if you have a dog. Some sections also had heavy mosquitoes. The trail had lots of rocks and branches in the path, making walking very technical. Finally, pretty much no views anywhere along this trail, so it’s really just a long green tunnel.
All Clear
All Clear
All Clear
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