Near Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
FSR 162A Wofford Extension, cabin
Near Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
Near Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
Near Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
Near Zinker Canyon Trail T5660
Zinker Canyon Trail T5660

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Zinker Canyon Trail T5660

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Lightly trafficked doubletrack trail through Zinker Canyon in Lincoln National Forest.
3.6
mi
Distance
1,149
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Parking is available at east trailhead along Dry Canyon Road, but on the west end you must park at the start of FSR 162A Wofford Extension and rxh to Wofford Lookout to start the trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.56mi
Distance
1,149ft
Elevation Gain
31ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
9,157ft
High Point
8,021ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Zinker Canyon Trail is an intermediate difficulty 3.8 mile (one way) doubletrack trail along closed Lincoln National Forest FSR roads in Zinker Canyon. The trail runs from Dry Canyon Road on the east to the Wofford Lookout on the west. It intersects with the FSR 162A Wofford Extension trail on the west, allowing a 4.5 mile one way hike. The eastern side of the trail has a gradual incline that runs through open portions of the canyon, while the western 1.5 miles is more protected by trees with a moderate incline. Zinker Canyon is home to several bands of wild horses, and they can often be seen in open areas near the mid point of the trail if one hikes fairly quietly.

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Contributors
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