Near Fairforest Creek Trail
View of Fairforest Creek from north side of Southside Loop trail.

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Fairforest Creek Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
This trail passes several small drainages as it descends into the floodplain.
1.3
mi
Distance
182
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.3mi
Distance
182ft
Elevation Gain
141ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
659ft
High Point
543ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Look for the historical farming terraces which were built to help disperse water from the crops. Continue along and see the results of the floodplain: rich soils, large trees, and sandy deposits. Also look for the picnic area along the banks of Fairforest Creek.

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