Near Main Trail
A view of Zipporah pond.
Near Main Trail
There are trail map signs at all trail intersections.

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Hike Trail

Main Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
This is the southernmost trail up to the Zipporah Pond, with a nice steady incline for approximately a mile.
0.7
mi
Distance
427
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Access Issues
The park is open from sunrise to sunset. There are no facilities in the park. The City of Ferndale maintains clean facilities at Fireman's Park and on Main Street next to the post office.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.67mi
Distance
427ft
Elevation Gain
31ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
489ft
High Point
93ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Main Trail is the least demanding incline to Zipporah Pond of the three routes available. You'll still be rewarded with a one-mile hike round-trip. As you begin the trail, you'll need to watch your step, as there are exposed root systems from the large spruce and fir trees. When you reach the pond, you'll be able to relax on nice redwood benches while you pick the next trail to conquer or return to the trailhead.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Tim Brennan