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Princess Ditch Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Generally flat singletrack trail that links BLM Swazey Recreation Area to Whiskeytown NRA.
7.3
mi
Distance
420
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.32mi
Distance
420ft
Elevation Gain
358ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,324ft
High Point
1,057ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Generally flat singletrack in an old mining water ditch that links the BLM Swazey Recreation Area/Mule Ridge Trails - Mule Ridge Trail at the Oak Knoll Trailhead to Whiskeytown NRA - Salt Creek Loop at Mule Town Road. The trail is well maintained with multiple bridges over the deeper creek crossings. Trail junctions include; Mule Ridge Trail, Cosmos Way, Stony Gulch TH, Mule Town Road and Salt Creek Loop. Best done as a clockwise loop starting from Oak Knoll TH then up Salt Creek Loop trail, and back to Oak Knoll on the Mule Ridge Trail (~16 miles). Alternatively, starting at Oak Knoll TH, going counterclockwise, climb the Mule Ridge Trail to the descent on Cosmos Way and back to Oak Knoll TH on Princess Ditch Trail (~9 miles). Additional information can be found here.

Route Conditions

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