Near Yellow Trail
Runners crossing Michigan Road campground area.

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Yellow Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
The yellow trail is a shorter version of the Red Trail with no overlook -- but a lot shorter.
2.5
mi
Distance
318
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.5mi
Distance
318ft
Elevation Gain
306ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
778ft
High Point
500ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Yellow Trail starts and ends from the Michigan Road parking lot. Some overlap with the eastern part of the Red Trail with several white connector trails that can extend or shorten the 2.5-mile loop depending on what you are looking for. Parts of the trail follow old farm roads that have become part of the forest again with rough stone walls from the 1800s lining parts of it. In the spring, several vernal pools appear after the snowmelt and spring peepers loudly proclaim their presence.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Rob Cummings