Near Fletcher Creek Rd. (FR 5097)
Several creek crossings so plan for wet feet.

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Fletcher Creek Rd. (FR 5097)

2.0 (1 Rating)
A gated, rolling gravel road climb in the Mills River area.
12
mi
Distance
1,572
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.97mi
Distance
1,572ft
Elevation Gain
597ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,525ft
High Point
2,551ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This gated gravel road climbs gradually, but rolls with the terrain. Shorter climbs are often broken up by downhill sections where you can shake out the legs and recover. This is a gravel climb where you can really speed along to work on your endurance. It connects to a number of trails in the area, including Spencer Gap Trail #600, Fletcher Creek Trail #350, and Middle Fork Trail.

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Contributors
Nate Hawkins