Near West Fork - East Fork loop
West Fork Fisher Creek at Pinnacle Park on MST Segment 1B. Photo by Jeff Clark, www.internetbrothers.org.

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West Fork - East Fork loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A tough climb and descent with some options to extend.
4.8
mi
Distance
1,963
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.75mi
Distance
1,963ft
Elevation Gain
1,706ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
4,990ft
High Point
3,028ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start at the parking area and simply head up the trail past the gate. The trail begins to climb right away. A little over a quarter of a mile you'll pass the East Fork Trail coming in from the right. Stay to the left and continue to climb the West Fork Trail. Stay on this trail, huffing and puffing your way up a couple of miles. When you reach the Pinnacle Trail turnoff, you're getting close. There are a couple of short climbs remaining and then the trail will mellow out as it brings you to the East Fork Trail. Follow this back down and enjoy as it tests your quads abilities to control your descent. When you reach the West Fork Trail again, either turn right, if you want more vert in your life, or turn left and return to the parking area the way you came up.

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