Near South Juniper Trail
Small patches of forest.
Near South Juniper Trail
Great mile long trail that is perfect for kids. Long stretches of singletrack trail through tall grasses with a view over the valley, mixed with stretches of brush and a few short stretches of forest. Kids loved it!.

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South Juniper Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A nice connector between Summit Rd. and Juniper Campground.
1
mi
Distance
263
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.96mi
Distance
263ft
Elevation Gain
93ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,883ft
High Point
2,712ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From a junction with Summit Trail and Summit Road, this portion of Juniper trail meanders up toward the campground. The grade is never very steep and the views to the south abound.

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Contributors
Brian Smith