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Rice Pinnacle Road

3.8 (5 Ratings)
A gravel road that connects Rice Pinnacle Parking Lot to Northern Boundary at the end.
1.7
mi
Distance
183
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.66mi
Distance
183ft
Elevation Gain
108ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,364ft
High Point
2,185ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Rice Pinnacle Road is a gravel road that starts at Rice Pinnacle Trailhead parking lot and connects to Ledford Branch Road and Northern Boundary.

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September 02, 2025
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