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Father of Ginormous

4.0 (1 Rating)
A raw version of Ginormous Trail with bigger turns and it's longer, meaning more fun for you.
1.9
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
This is a multi use area. Please stay alert while on the trail and be respectful of other users.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.89mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
978ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
8,175ft
High Point
7,196ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Father of !Ginormous Trail is reached by climbing Road 8320 past Trough Trail. The lower and middle entrances can be hard to find, but if you have the time, climb up to find the very top of the Father of !Ginormous Trail via BLM Road 8324 and BLM Road 8322. The views of El Jebel and down into the "crown" from 8324 are worth the time on the road. As the summary says, Father of !Ginormous Trail is a bigger version of Ginormous. In the lower section of trail things get narrower and the turns get sharper. Father of !Ginormous Trail dumps you out on South Porcupine Trail between Christmas Tree Trail and Trough Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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