Near West Horse Loop Trail
Saw whet owl resting among the trees at Tryon.
Near West Horse Loop Trail
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West Horse Loop Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A wide horse and hiking trail in the western half of Tryon Creek State Park useful for making various loops.
0.9
mi
Distance
215
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.94mi
Distance
215ft
Elevation Gain
221ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
299ft
High Point
120ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
West Horse Loop is a wide gravel filled trail that is easy going. This section of the horse trails in Tryon Creek State Park is mapped as beginning from High Bridge, and connecting to the North Horse Loop via a connector. These two trails make up a hourglass like set of two loops that are open to horses. The trail climbs steadily and slowly from the bridge to a high point at the western edge of the park. From there the trail turns east and slowly descends back towards the creek. Near the creek the trail turns north and follows the creek towards High Bridge to close the loop.

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Contributors
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