Near Woods Road Trail Alternate
Your view through the forest
Near Woods Road Trail Alternate
The peace and quiet of the forest

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Woods Road Trail Alternate

3.0 (1 Rating)
This trail makes for an enjoyable hike through the forest.
2.4
mi
Distance
247
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyLess CrowdedSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This trail is open from sunrise to sunset.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.36mi
Distance
247ft
Elevation Gain
349ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
455ft
High Point
253ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
You'll find the trailhead for the !Woods Road Trail Alternate at the parking lot at Loch Raven and Providence Roads. This trail is primarily through the forest, although there are still a number of nice viewpoints, particularly in the winter when the leaves are down. The start of the trail is relatively flat and runs along Providence Road. It then winds through the forest, providing a serene and quiet singletrack hike. There are some rolling hills with rocks and roots to step over and around, so watch your footing. You occasionally join the Glen Ellen Trail, which is identifiable as a doubletrack fire road. The trail is well marked and there are a number of opportunities to connect to the Woods Road Trail to get a closer look at the reservoir, and to make a loop rather than an out and back.

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Contributors
Cheryl Ladota