Near Trail 9
Information sign at the observation tower.

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Trail 9

4.0 (1 Rating)
Rocky upper section that smooths out to singletrack to the road.
1.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.13mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
431ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,116ft
High Point
685ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start just below the entrance to Trail 10 on Trail 2. The upper section is pretty rocky. The bottom is smoother and less rocky.

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Contributors
John Wolf