Near Sterling Ridge Trail
Blue Trail-Orange Trail intersection.
Near Sterling Ridge Trail
You can find nice views from the fire tower even on a rainy day.
Near Sterling Ridge Trail
Climbing Sterling Forest Fire Tower rewards you with stunning views of the surrounding woodlands.
Near Sterling Ridge Trail
Power lines opening.
Near Sterling Ridge Trail
Parking lot by route 17A

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Sterling Ridge Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
Intense, technical on top of ridge trail.
3
mi
Distance
564
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.97mi
Distance
564ft
Elevation Gain
417ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,320ft
High Point
1,094ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Part of longer Highlands Trail. Section between Sterling Valley Loop - yellow trail and Fire Tower - red trail. Lots of rocky ups and downs. Trail ends by the Fire Tower as a great view point.

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