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Live Wire 1

5.0 (1 Rating)
Either a steep descent, or a stiff climb. Average grade of 6%.
1.7
mi
Distance
636
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.73mi
Distance
636ft
Elevation Gain
55ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,832ft
High Point
1,251ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Part of the Raccoon Mountain Trail System, Live Wire 1 is one of three new trails. This trail can be accessed either at the Massengale Point TrailHead (Located on Raccoon Mountain Road - Parking available) or where the East Rim Trail terminates into the connecting service road. The trail runs in and out of the woods and features switchbacks, bridges and rock crossings. When combined with Live Wire 2, a downhill of five miles is possible.

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February 17, 2024
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