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Yellow Trail

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A trail to the peak of Prospect Mountain.
0.7
mi
Distance
372
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Flatter
Steeper
0.65mi
Distance
372ft
Elevation Gain
18ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,348ft
High Point
979ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail splits off of the Mattatuck Trail and then reconnects with the tail at the peak of the mountain. An old mine is located midway through the trail.

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