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Hike Trail

Airport Road

5.0 (1 Rating)
An improved fire road that ascends to the meadows of the Airport Runway.
0.8
mi
Distance
284
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Access Issues
This is a multi-use road, be alert for mountain bikers or vehicle traffic.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.85mi
Distance
284ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
4,690ft
High Point
4,406ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead is at the intersection of Snowshoe Drive and Silver Creek Parkway. The road is a steady climb to the Airport Runway. From Airport Runway, you can access Upper Beaver Dam or the summit of the Silver Creek Ski Area.

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Contributors
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