Hemlock Ridge Trail 7

Rated as moderate by the Forest Service, Trail 7 is a wide route that begins on Wayehutta Road just south of the staging area, crossing a small bridge before climbing steadily up the mountain. Riders encounter a sweeping corner followed by a sharp, easy-to-miss hairpin switchback that quickly gains elevation. The early section features an exposed shelf along a hillside, with a slightly off-camber and sloped tread just wide enough for an ATV. Expect small loose rock, roots, and steep rocky climbs in the first mile. As the trail ascends, it transitions into mellower, forested terrain with smoother flow and reduced exposure. It winds along the hillside with a few more gradual switchbacks before connecting with the Sawmill Bottoms Trail 8.