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Jim Branch

4.0 (1 Rating)
A beautiful forested climb.
1.2
mi
Distance
299
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
DuPont State Recreational Forest is a very popular multiuse, bi-directional trail system, so be on the lookout for hikers, horses, and bikers. It is normally open in any weather although it can close in extended periods of freeze / thaw during the winter.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.21mi
Distance
299ft
Elevation Gain
34ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,622ft
High Point
2,318ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Jim Branch is mostly used as a climb to access Dupont from the Lake Imaging parking area. The trail starts with a rougher rock climb and then meanders up to the saddle where Isaac Heath splits.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Logan Watts