Near Rumbling Bald Loop Trail
Great views from the trailhead.
Near Rumbling Bald Loop Trail
Follow the loop trail up the stone stairs

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Rumbling Bald Loop Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A climber's trail that makes for a picturesque hike through the woods and around huge boulders.
1.4
mi
Distance
332
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsGeologically SignificantViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.4mi
Distance
332ft
Elevation Gain
346ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
1,645ft
High Point
1,330ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking lot, drop down the trail to the right. You soon pass the other end of the loop. After a 1/4 mile cruise casually uphill for another 1/4 mile until the trail flattens out. At 3/4 of a mile. the climber trail heads right and the well-marked trail turns up rock stairs to the left. Skirt the base of the cliffs before turning left and down hill until you loop back to the beginning.

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Contributors
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