Near County Road 5
The trail leads mostly through pine forest however it has a couple points where the scenery breaks up to some great landscapes.
Near County Road 5
End of Sharptail Ridge Trail and start of Swallowtail Trail on County Road 5.
Near County Road 5
Well maintained trail
Near County Road 5
The start of the Carpenter Peak Trail.

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County Road 5

3.0 (1 Rating)
A trail connection between Roxborough Drive, Sharptail Ridge Trail, and Carpenter Peak.
2.8
mi
Distance
747
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsWildflowers
Access Issues
To preserve Roxborough's natural state, no rock climbing, camping, mountain bikes, pets, or horses are permitted in Roxborough State Park.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.78mi
Distance
747ft
Elevation Gain
295ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,903ft
High Point
6,230ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This dirt road is a great connection point between the entrance to Roxborough State Park from Roxborough Drive, the Sharptail Ridge Trail, and Carpenter Peak. The footing is fairly decent, and there is a good climb up the road.

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