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Hunter Access Trail (County Road 703)

5.0 (1 Rating)
This old out-and-back hunter access trail has a steep climb in through the forest.
0.7
mi
Distance
313
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall Colors
Access Issues
As this is a hunter access trail, try to avoid it during hunting season. Also parking is limited at the gated access to 1-2 cars. There is plenty of parking 150 yards south on Highway 16.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.71mi
Distance
313ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,993ft
High Point
2,680ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short but sweet little hunter access trail follows the route of closed County Road 703. It is an out-and-back trail that ends at an old mid-20th century dump site. There's lots of cool history at the end. This hike climbs steeply to the end but the hike down is a fast one.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Joey Atkins