Near Seneca Bluff Trail
View from Seneca Bluffs on a snowy morning.
Near Seneca Bluff Trail
Seneca Bluffs creek crossing.
Near Seneca Bluff Trail
Seneca Bluffs trail
Near Seneca Bluff Trail
Muddy when wet.

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Seneca Bluff Trail

3.5 (4 Ratings)
A newish trail in MoCo offering an alternative to the southern part of the Seneca Greenway Trail
5.9
mi
Distance
416
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.91mi
Distance
416ft
Elevation Gain
459ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
295ft
High Point
200ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail connects the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath to Seneca Ridge Trail at the intersection with Black Rock Road at Black Rock Mill and runs on the other side of the creek as the Seneca Greenway Trail. The portion of Seneca Bluffs nearest Rte 28 also has some rock sections which tend to coincide with very small stream crossings. Otherwise, the trail is almost all hard packed dirt and without many tree roots. There are sections that become very muddy, and remain so, for days after rain. However, much of the trail remains high above Seneca Creek and offers many twists and turns to keep it smooth and fun.

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Contributors
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