Near Coldwater Trails - Inner Loop
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Near Coldwater Trails - Inner Loop
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Coldwater Trails - Inner Loop

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A great loop combining an array of Coldwater trails
9.4
mi
Distance
1,197
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall Colors

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.42mi
Distance
1,197ft
Elevation Gain
1,197ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,654ft
High Point
706ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Starting at the trailhead, take a right on the trails. The signs will say "wrong way" but those are intended for mountain bikes. The area has foot traffic going opposite of the bikes. Start on Baby Bear and after a small distance, take a right onto Bomb Dog. Bomb Dog is a fun trail, fairly gentle and smooth with a gradual climb. I stayed on Bomb Dog at the intersection with Chilowhee, but that is another option; easier from the appearance of things. I took a right onto Gazza (all of the trails are fairly well marked at intersections). This is the most challenging trail in the network. It is very (VERY!!) rocky and climbs more aggressively than the other trails. This can be followed up to the high point where it reconnects with Bomb Dog. From here, it is a nice gentle (mostly) downhill back to the parking area. It involves portions of the Papa Bear and Mama Bear trails before getting back to the Baby Bear trail, which will take you back to your vehicle. Stay to the left on Papa Bear and Mama Bear if you want additional mileage. Staying to the right is more direct.

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Contributors
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