Near White Tail Trail
Ridge hiking
Near White Tail Trail
Heading back downhill

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White Tail Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
Longer and steeper climbs to the ridge line along the Parkville Nature Sanctuary.
1.4
mi
Distance
209
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsHistoricalLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.42mi
Distance
209ft
Elevation Gain
182ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
994ft
High Point
785ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A flat start leads to some of the bigger climbs in the park as you hike to the top of a ridge that circles around the northeast borders of the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. A few offshoot trails at the top lead to Park University and the neighboring houses and several benches along the route offer spots to rest or relax. This is a quiet loop that seems to have less traffic than those trails within the valley, so there is an even greater chance to spot some wildlife along your hike.

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Contributors
Elizabeth Rogers