Moderate
7.7 mi
Distance
2,021 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 27m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
There are great rock walls at the start of the loop. I found it difficult to rank this trail because of the incline back up to Skyline Drive. It is an uphill climb, around the 1/2 way mark.
Trail Details
Loop
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:400 ft
Max:867 ft
616 ft
616 ft
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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