Near Short Pack Forest Loop
Lower / southern terminus of the trail on the 2300 Road. You really have to look for it.
Near Short Pack Forest Loop
Boardwalk and raised sections over the muddier lower section of the trail.
Near Short Pack Forest Loop
Start of the trail section of the 2340 Road.
Near Short Pack Forest Loop
Start of the gravel road / trail about 0.55 miles from the gate (along the 2300 road). You can cross the log bridge.
Near Short Pack Forest Loop
One of the three log piles you have to navigate over at the start of the trail.

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Short Pack Forest Loop

2.5 (2 Ratings)
Fun short run through clearcuts, mossy singletrack and gravel roads.
3.1
mi
Distance
294
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.1mi
Distance
294ft
Elevation Gain
294ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,631ft
High Point
1,367ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Park at the gate (far enough back the Pack Forest folks can get in and out). The first part goes along the 2300 Road for 0.55 miles before crossing a log bridge over a washed out culvert to get into the 2340 Road. You have to navigate over scattered burnt piles of logs in a clear cut. But once you get to the far side the gravel road becomes a nice grassy path. It goes through some sections that get a little swampy but not too muddy with some nice moss-covered trees. You come out onto the 2320 Road before rejoining the 2300 Road to get back.

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