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Boxcar Rocks Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
This is s short trail, but the Boxcar Rocks are really cool to climb on and explore. Lots of options to extend.
0.4
mi
Distance
153
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsViews
Access Issues
Be careful or avoid during hunting season.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.37mi
Distance
153ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,449ft
High Point
1,296ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
It's a fire road for about a half mile past the gate and then take a turn into the pine woods where it's generous singletrack. Then you get to a very short rock scramble up to the boxcar rocks. You can follow either direction for quite a way. Check out the view from the sky!

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Contributors
Steve Varner