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Hike Trail

Cardwell Hill Dr.

3.0 (1 Rating)
A trail along the north edge of the Fitton Green Open Space, runs east-west.
2.8
mi
Distance
375
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.76mi
Distance
375ft
Elevation Gain
628ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
918ft
High Point
364ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the east trailhead, travel uphill along the road with steep embankments on either side. After half a mile, you break out of the thick Douglas fir forest at the top of the hill and begin down the other side as the landscape transitions to oak savannah. After a little more than a mile, you'll see the Cardwell Fitton Green Connection Trail (on an old gravel road) and a sign board with faded maps. Continuing the road grade becomes more gentle and at mile 2 another un-named trail/road exits on the left. Shortly after this the trail turns towards the north as Mary's River becomes visible and continues upstream until the trailhead close to the town of Wren.

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Contributors
Ty Atwater