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Valley View Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Experience nice views of Round Valley from this trail.
1.2
mi
Distance
269
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.16mi
Distance
269ft
Elevation Gain
346ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,845ft
High Point
1,550ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Valley View Trail connects Volvon Trail and Volvon Loop Trail offering nice views of Round Valley in between. The descent is gentle at first, but after Manzanita Trail joins on the right, there is a stretch that is very steep. The trail crosses Whelk Stream and then stays level until you reach Volvon Loop Trail.

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Contributors
Tilman Giese