Back Country Route to Crisp Point Lighthouse

Total Miles
18.1

Elevation

252.98 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This is a less traveled route, used by ORVs, to get to the Crisp Point Lighthouse parking lot. The single lane winds through the woods and can be navigated easily by most vehicles. Watch out for occasional roots that cross the dirt track. There is limited cell service, so download maps before navigating. There are many places to pull off but tread lightly.

Photos of Back Country Route to Crisp Point Lighthouse

Back Country Route to Crisp Point Lighthouse
Back Country Route to Crisp Point Lighthouse

Difficulty

The trail may be more difficult in the winter but it is generally an easy-going trail with no difficult obstacles. There is limited cell service and trees overhead limit the view of the sky.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Access Description

When leaving Crisp Point Lighthouse, the trail is found after leaving the parking lot and turning south away from the lake. The trail enters the woods the the left of the 412 sign. From the main road, Falls Road, head north on State Road, 500, or Northwestern Road. Turn east on State Road, 506, and head east for 4.4 miles to the trailhead on the north side of the road.

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