Near Upper Beginner Trail
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Hike Trail

Upper Beginner Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
An easy trail with several short, rooty sections.
0.7
mi
Distance
87
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.68mi
Distance
87ft
Elevation Gain
55ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
889ft
High Point
809ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Beginner Trail leaves the north end of the parking lot and climbs a very rooty section. At the top of the climb, the trail bears right to continue Upper Beginner. After some short ups and downs, you'll come to the intersection with Lower Beginner Trail and Upper Lake Trail.

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