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Hike Trail

Wild Side

5.0 (1 Rating)
A great trail with some fun rock gardens to skip through.
1.2
mi
Distance
182
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.16mi
Distance
182ft
Elevation Gain
142ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
563ft
High Point
421ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Get on at the top of the doubletrack or the Brook Trail. Follow the singletrack along a little ridge and then you'll notice a number of rocks to navigate. The first few are at most 12 inches high and just exposed pieces of rock jutting up from the ground. A few more turns and you get to a little rock chute. After that, enjoy some descending. At the fork, Knee Breaker splits off to the right and Wild Side keeps to the left. After that, the uphill slog begins. Two uphill rocky sections and some hairpin turns will get your heart going, but after that, it's smooth sailing until you hit the Red Blazes Trail.

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Contributors
Nico Christakos