Near Mohican Loop
Looking up the river
Near Mohican Loop
Winter Run on Hog Hollow
Near Mohican Loop
Heading south along the river. Busy park road further to the right.
Near Mohican Loop
Hog Hollow trail, with one of the frequent and obvious white blazes.
Near Mohican Loop
Typical section of the mountain bike trail portion of this route.

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Mohican Loop

4.2 (13 Ratings)
An enjoyable 5+ mile hike on the Hog Hollow and Mountain Bike trails.
5.8
mi
Distance
797
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
RXHING counterclockwise (starting with the mountain bike trail) is strongly discouraged. The rules for the mountain bike trail are that riders ride counterclockwise, while hikers and runners travel clockwise. It is much safer for runners and hikers to have the riders coming at them instead of from behind. Please yield to riders.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.77mi
Distance
797ft
Elevation Gain
797ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,364ft
High Point
975ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
You'll be starting at the covered bridge parking area and taking Hog Hollow Trail, hiking up to the fire tower. The hike starts out with a very gradual climb, which I find perfect for a warm up for what's to come. About 0.75 miles in, you'll have a fairly steep climb for about 0.25 miles. This is the longest "tough" climb of the trail. The remaining 4 miles are mostly rolling, although there are a few small challenges. Once at the end of Hog Hollow Trail at the fire tower (roughly 2 miles), you'll cross the street and find the path to the Mohican State Park MTB Trail at a small opening in the trees behind the tower (slight right or west of the tower). Once in the clearing behind the tower, turn right on the well road and follow this roughly 50 yards to the intersection with the mountain bike trail. Turn right on this trail and follow the mountain bike trail signs back to the parking area next to the covered bridge. While on the mountain bike trail, be on the lookout for mountain bike riders. They should be riding in the opposite direction of you. A quick yield and greeting as they wiz by, and you'll be back on your way.This route can be easily extended by following the equestrian trail over to the Lyons Falls Trail if so desired.

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