Reservoir Ridge Loop

From the trailhead, follow Michaud Spur as it gradually begins to climb and become rockier. Around the 1.25 mile mark, the trail comes to a T. This is where you'll head to the right (north) on North Loop Trail to start the loop portion of the route in a counter-clockwise direction. Your first stop for a beautiful view is about the 1.65-mile mark when you reach the top of the hill on Interpretive Loop. Take a moment at the top to catch your breath and enjoy the view of the valley to the west, especially beautiful dusk. Enjoy the downhills, rolling terrain, and easier footing before climbing back over the hill to hike down on the eastern side around the 3-mile mark. As you head over the top and begin to come down the other side, the trail will again come to a T, head left (north) on North Loop Connector to stay on the loop. Stay to the right on Foothills Trail when you come to a Y in the trail around mile 3.2 and continue back to the first T that you came to, this time you'll be around 3.5 miles. Turn to the right (east/southeast) and continue downhill. Retrace your steps back to the parking lot. Stay left at the Y around mile 4.5, or you'll be adding bonus mileage hiking to a different parking lot!