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River Road Alternate

2.0 (1 Rating)
An infrequently used alternate to the River Road Trail.
1
mi
Distance
149
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Less Crowded

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.97mi
Distance
149ft
Elevation Gain
160ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
471ft
High Point
310ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This one-mile trail was created by local horseback riders and is not heavily traveled, so some sections are tight but still hikeable. The upper portion of this trail follows a grass mowed path so you can enjoy a scenic, flat stretch before diving back in.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Eric Ritz