Near Jacobs Ladder Trail
Start of Jacobs Ladder Trail
Near Jacobs Ladder Trail
Start of Jacobs Ladder Trail
Near Jacobs Ladder Trail
Jacobs Ladder Trail and Appalachian Trail junction

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Jacobs Ladder Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Steep trail that links the Red Maple Trail and the Appalachian Trail.
0.4
mi
Distance
249
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.37mi
Distance
249ft
Elevation Gain
22ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,277ft
High Point
1,019ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Jacob's Ladder Trail is short but very steep and rocky. It gives access to the Appalachian Trail from the Woods Road. There is a stream at the start of the trail from the Woods Road. It isn't big, but it can be a tricky crossing after heavy rain.

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Contributors
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