Near Fairfield Loop Trail
Trail approaching bridge over Highway 34.

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Fairfield Loop Trail

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This 4.5-million dollar trail is the pride and joy of Fairfield. Most of it was built by volunteers.
16.2
mi
Distance
536
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyFishingLakeRiver/CreekSwimmingViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
About 0.5 miles of wetland trail is closed spring and summer 2020 while a sewer pipe is installed. Bypass that section via low traffic roads.

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Flatter
Steeper
16.24mi
Distance
536ft
Elevation Gain
536ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
783ft
High Point
664ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Fairfield Loop Trail is three-quarters limey chip and one-quarter cement. About half is wooded and half is sunny. There are trailheads with small parking lots every few miles. There is one pit toilet on the west side and one on the east side.

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Contributors
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