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Maiden Cliff Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A popular, easy hike to the Maiden Cliffs.
0.8
mi
Distance
542
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.76mi
Distance
542ft
Elevation Gain
7ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
744ft
High Point
197ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a popular spot, especially during the summer tourist months. the trail is serene, following a small stream before branching off to a steeper climb. The trail will plateau after a while, and traverse the top of the cliffs. The cliffs themselves are quite dramatic, rising over 800 ft. from the valley floor. Take note, there is a large cross erected in memory of Elenora French, a young girl of 11 who tragically fell to her death on the cliffs in 1862 (or 1864, depending on the source).

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Contributors
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