Near Red Trail
Jefferson Memorial Forest. 10 minutes from my home, hundred miles from anything!
Near Red Trail
Part of the second downhill section of the Red Trail.

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Red Trail

4.5 (10 Ratings)
A popular loop in the Jefferson Memorial Forest, with two steep climbs and excellent views.
4.7
mi
Distance
598
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.74mi
Distance
598ft
Elevation Gain
607ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
876ft
High Point
630ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This loop trail starts in the parking lot of the JMF campground, goes south and follows close to the campground road for about a mile before cutting into the woods via an old service road. A sudden left off the road leads to several large, steep accents with exhilarating descents. Keep an eye out for two creek crossings on a normally small creek that swells quickly with rain.

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Contributors
Nathan Muleski