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Sky Valley Road

2.7 (3 Ratings)
A gravel road with access a number of the trails in the northeast corner of the DuPont trails.
4.5
mi
Distance
834
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
DuPont State Recreational Forest is a very popular multiuse, bi-directional trail system, so be on the lookout for hikers, horses, and bikers. It is normally open in any weather although it can close in extended periods of freeze / thaw during the winter.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.48mi
Distance
834ft
Elevation Gain
84ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
3,153ft
High Point
2,387ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A gravel road, connecting to the Guion Woods parking lot. This road provides access to a variety of other trails in the area.

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Contributors
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