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Fir Trail (Lower)

3.0 (3 Ratings)
A trail with several steep sections spread throughout.
0.7
mi
Distance
2
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.69mi
Distance
2ft
Elevation Gain
618ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
2,224ft
High Point
1,603ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
With 600ft of elevation change in just under 0.7 miles, it makes for an average gradient of about 16%. This trail is tiered, however, so there are flatter sections and several much steeper sections - one entailing exposed sandstone at >25% In the downhill direction, it's such a steep descent it is not very comfortable for hiking. Uphill, it's a great trail to retest your max heart rate. Not the best scenery, mostly wooded and dry. Note: bikes are allowed on this trail.

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