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Backpack Road

3.0 (1 Rating)
Short dirt road that connects to the upper camps.
0.6
mi
Distance
365
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.57mi
Distance
365ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,147ft
High Point
781ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Nothing too steep. The path is nice and wide and not too uneven. The scenery isn't as good as some of the other trails in the park but it's a helpful connector if you don't want to take McCorkel Trail.

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