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Spring ferns on Hack-n-Yack
Near Hack-n-Yack
This great view of West Point Dam can only be had from the Hack-n-Yack Trail.
Near Hack-n-Yack
Narrow navigation by one of the few large boulders on the property.

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Hack-n-Yack

4.0 (1 Rating)
Two difficult miles of roots, climbs and rugged descents.
2.1
mi
Distance
205
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.1mi
Distance
205ft
Elevation Gain
264ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
703ft
High Point
574ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Just as the summary says you'll get a good dose of roots on this trail. The opening descent was created to get away from the original fall line descent known as Suicide Hill. This section is now nicely graded but has a rugged downhill. The aforementioned downhill spills out at the bottom of the power line easement where you'll get a great view of West Point Dam, just prior to a short technical descent along the river. The rest of the trail undulates over rocks and roots providing various technical challenges.

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Contributors
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