Near Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail
Tinker's Cutoff Trail sign
Near Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail
Mountain Quarries Bypass Trailhead and information sign.
Near Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail
The sign at the top of Pig Farm Trail.
Near Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail
The city of Auburn from Pointed Rocks Trail.
Near Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail
View across the Auburn State Recreation Area from this ascent on Pointed Rocks Trail.

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Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A famously steep trail up "Training Hill" to Pointed Rocks.
1.7
mi
Distance
1,036
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
1.67mi
Distance
1,036ft
Elevation Gain
22ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,627ft
High Point
597ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Pointed Rocks Fire Break Trail connects the Confluence area to Olmstead Loop Trail. It is a a steep uphill that levels out near the top, and is great for creating a looped hike in the area.

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