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Dark Blue Trail (Western Section)

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The other section of the dark blue trail that usually involves a small water crossing.
0.4
mi
Distance
61
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Lake

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.36mi
Distance
61ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
384ft
High Point
311ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This section of the dark blue trail loop starts near where the White Trail splits off. Soon after the split, there is a small water crossing to get across part of Taylor Reservoir. From here, the trail ascends back to the junction with the White Trail and Yellow Trail near the start of the dark blue loop. There were some fallen trees near the middle of this trail that made it a little more difficult to follow. To avoid the water crossing, it is recommended to use the White Trail instead as it starts and ends in the same place as this specific section of the dark blue trail.

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