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Hike Trail

Gateway Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A mostly wooded, multi-use trail that ties into the tunnel trail network.
6
mi
Distance
702
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.03mi
Distance
702ft
Elevation Gain
657ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
4,395ft
High Point
3,929ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Head out on the Gateway Trail from the parking lot and enjoy the views as you wind through the beginning of the route. It crosses a few old roads, so just continue on the singletrack you started on. As you progress farther on the trail you'll encounter a couple slightly steep, rocky sections. Later in the trail you'll find a sign on a tree signifying the Zap Trail turnoff on your right, ignore it. As you curl around through the dense forest the trail will t-bone another old road. Continue across the road and take the Gateway Trail (the one on the right) as the sign identifies. Finally, you'll be delivered straight into the Tunnel Trail. Enjoy!

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Contributors
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