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Fire Tower Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A trail leading to a fire tower at the Roaring River State Park.
3.2
mi
Distance
487
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.16mi
Distance
487ft
Elevation Gain
548ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,444ft
High Point
1,038ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail leads out to a fire tower at the midpoint. During the winter, when the leaves are off, you can see for many miles with an unobstructed view. The trail is a dirt path with a steady increase in elevation, which flattens out toward the halfway point.

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