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This is a short but very steep trail that provides a quick access point to the Salt Fork Creek Section 1. This shortcut runs between North Bound and Salt Fork Section 1. After descending down Short Cut from North Bound, it is a quick trip over to the entrances for both Lite Brite and Middle Earth.
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As the name implies, this trail runs between sections of the Back 40 Trail but avoids the loop around the Playground. Taking this trail will save a bit of time heading to or back from the large cave and trails found along the western portion of the Back 40.
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