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Gay City Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
West Entrance to Gay City St Prk that can link with the Shenipsit/Gay City Connector to access the Shenipsit Trail.
1.6
mi
Distance
78
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/Creek
Access Issues
The park closes (for parking) during winter. There is parking out at the main entrance that seems to always be open.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.64mi
Distance
78ft
Elevation Gain
340ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
860ft
High Point
511ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Access this trail from either the the western most portion of the Shenipsit/Gay City Connector or from the parking on Birch Mountain Road. The trail will turn into the woods just before a private residency and work its way steadily downhill. The paths will merge with other Gay City State Park trails, most notably the Red Trail, until turning uphill and emerging near parking in the park.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Ben Rosenberg