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Mill Ridge Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A gentle logging road to a steep climb out.
3.8
mi
Distance
386
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.82mi
Distance
386ft
Elevation Gain
465ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,658ft
High Point
2,194ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Go past the gate, and the hike starts with an easy climb. After this, you'll gently descend on a forest service road until turning onto some singletrack, which begins to climb out and up to the AT and back to the start.

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Contributors
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