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Hike Trail

Forest Fence Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Excellent singletrack connector high on the Plateau.
4.3
mi
Distance
421
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.29mi
Distance
421ft
Elevation Gain
304ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
9,273ft
High Point
9,039ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Forest Fence Trail is a fun singletrack trail that is a mostly mellow grade good quality trail. There are a couple of short steep and loose sections to watch out for. It is a great way to link trails together. Start off of Divide Rd near Dave Wood Rd and head north at the signed singletrack. You are now on South Forest Fence. Continue for about 1.5 miles until you reach Sawdust Pile Rd. Here you can turn left and climb back to Divide Rd. Instead turn right and go about 0.25 mile on the road until you get to another signed trail on the left. This is the continuation, North Forest Fence. A few miles of great singletrack in the aspens gets you to Dented Door Road. From Dented Door Rd you can head left back to Divide Rd or turn right and follow Dented Door down to the Spring Creek Trail.

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Contributors
Tim Judkins