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Banner Slough

3.0 (1 Rating)
This is one of the main arteries through Banner Forest, connecting hikers to a host of great singletrack trails.
0.6
mi
Distance
17
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.63mi
Distance
17ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
428ft
High Point
408ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
While it's by no means a destination trail, Banner Slough serves as a great way to get from the singletrack opportunities on the south end of Banner to those on the north end. On this trail, expect to navigate a smooth, but often muddy, tread that used to be singletrack, but more recently has widened to doubletrack. In trying to preserve the trails at Banner, try to remember to not hike the trails when they are really muddy. And if you must hike through a mud puddle, remember to hike straight through the middle so you don't widen the trail any further.

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