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Manhattan Canyon Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
This is a difficult ascent and descent in the Black Diamond Regional Area, branching off the Black Diamond Trail.
0.7
mi
Distance
95
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.74mi
Distance
95ft
Elevation Gain
396ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,161ft
High Point
790ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Steep decline followed by steeper inclines, and a steep, slippery sandstone and dirt decline back to the Nortonville Trail make this a challenging way to go. If you are looking to increase the difficulty of your hike, this is it.

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Contributors
Andrew Sanguinetti