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Hiking Options (3 of 4)

4/7/2020

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Next up is an option that lends itself to one short loop of low difficulty, relying on a solid stretch of Pine Swamp road, as well a much longer and more difficult option with great views.  Parking is quite limited but if you're considering the long route, this starting point may avoid the big crowds that start at the Jo Hays vista

Pine Swamp Road

  • Low-density recreation option conducive to social distancing guidance
  • Pull off located at bottom of gated camp lane along Pine Swamp Road, off State Route 26, south of Pine Grove Mills, north of Whipple Dam State Park
  • Pull off will accommodate one maybe two vehicles
  • Provides access to two loops incorporating hiking-only, shared-use trails, and state forest roads
  • Two-mile loop: Ironstone Trail to Mid-State Trail to Pine Swamp Rd
    • Relatively flat through low ground that can get wet at times, half of loop is on Pine Swamp Road. The average difficulty is easy.
  • Eight-mile loop: Ironstone Trail to Mid-State Trail to Jackson Trail to Mid-State Trail to Ironstone Trail
    • The MST and Jackson Trail are very rocky in places, there is a very steep climb and descent to and from Jackson Trail. The average difficulty is difficult.
  • Interesting rock formations and great views from Jackson Trail
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