Near Hidden Ponds Trail
Whaleback Overlook

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Hidden Ponds Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
0.6
mi
Distance
16
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.58mi
Distance
16ft
Elevation Gain
108ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
441ft
High Point
349ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Hidden Ponds Trail begins as a doubletrack and narrows down to a singletrack. It is marked by yellow triangular blazes and slowly winds through the forest. There are two viewpoints, the more exciting of the two is Whaleback Overlook which is a short spur off the main trail.

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