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Buck Ridge Road

2.5 (2 Ratings)
Connects Rock Quarry Road to the top of Micajah Trail.
0.6
mi
Distance
57
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
DuPont State Recreational Forest is a very popular multiuse, bi-directional trail system, so be on the lookout for hikers, horses, and bikers. It is normally open in any weather although it can close in extended periods of freeze / thaw during the winter.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.63mi
Distance
57ft
Elevation Gain
69ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
3,071ft
High Point
2,985ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
While not especially thrilling, this trail is used to connect Rock Quarry Road to the top of Micajah Trail, both of which are more interesting. This doubletrack is mostly an easy-to-moderate climb, but levels out in a few spots.

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