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Hike Trail

A Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A trail that enables hikers to make a loop from Oak Ridge Road to B Trail Connector and B Trail (Ponderosa Trail).
0.7
mi
Distance
4
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsSpring
Access Issues
The trails in Mt. Airy are subject to close during hunting season with select trails open Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information on current closures, click here.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.74mi
Distance
4ft
Elevation Gain
269ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
836ft
High Point
554ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the beginning of this trail, you can start a short loop by connecting to B Trail Connector. As you enter off the trailhead at Oak Ridge Road, begin your descent into the forest. You can attempt to continue on A Trail to the end; however, the trail is more or less a total mess a little after the intersection of B Trail (Ponderosa Trail), and dead ends at Colerain Ave. so most hikers will opt to continue on B Trail (Ponderosa Trail) to make a loop.

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Contributors
Chris Davis