Near Taylor Mountain Loop
Wildlife is a bit hidden on Taylor Mountain, but beautiful when you find it
Near Taylor Mountain Loop
Trail running through the Taylor Mountain Forest (Photo Credit: Evergreen Trail Runs)
Near Taylor Mountain Loop
An opening with a picnic table about a fourth of the way up the mountain
Near Taylor Mountain Loop
These heart-shaped flowers are bountiful along the creek trail.
Near Taylor Mountain Loop
Taylor Mountain is mostly green and orange-brown in the Autumn; mostly, because it does at least have this one mushroom

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Taylor Mountain Loop

3.3 (4 Ratings)
A great loop hike through the Taylor Mountain Forest with a mix of singletrack and forest roads.
11.8
mi
Distance
2,003
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.79mi
Distance
2,003ft
Elevation Gain
2,003ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,552ft
High Point
521ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start off on the Holder Creek Trail crossing the river at about 1 mile (obvious crossing) before ascending up to Road K. Continue on Road K for 0.6 miles before turning left onto Road I. Road I dead ends into Beaver Pond/Road A. Turn left onto Hermit and then right onto Road H to loop back to the same intersection. At the intersection make a left this time onto the other portion of Hermit to Sherwood Trail. Enjoy the long smooth downhill along Road G passing the south parking lot and joining the Carey Creek Trail. Then turn right onto Mt. Beaver Trail followed by a left on Boot Trail. Continue onto Whiskey Still and then Holder Ridge Trail to meander back to the parking area.

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Contributors
Vikram Sahney