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Silent Swamp Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A singletrack route tying Preston Railroad Trail to Joy Ride.
1.4
mi
Distance
286
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.43mi
Distance
286ft
Elevation Gain
104ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,760ft
High Point
1,475ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Silent Swamp Trail links the Preston Railroad Trail to Joy Ride and is commonly travelled by bikes in this direction to avoid traveling along roads. However, due to elevation and obstacles, the trail is a more enjoyable hike traveling in the opposite direction. The Silent !Swamp Trail exhibits an impressive amount of construction necessary to make this trail "hold up in the wet."

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Contributors
Eric Ashley