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Center Ridge Trail
Trail
1.8 mile
2.9 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
2,120'
646 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 3,222' 982 m
Low: 1,102' 336 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 22% (12°)
Max Grade: 85% (40°)
Dogs
Unknown
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“Use this trail to head up to the Peak of Ridges and enjoy nice views of the ponds and The Traveler.”
— Bryan Gagner
Features
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Description
The Center Ridge Trail is accessed from a trail intersection near the Upper South Branch Pond. This short, steep trail takes you up to the Peak of Ridges through steep semi-open ledges with tall Red pines. The wind through these trees is mesmerizing, so take your time to enjoy the sound.
You'll get some stellar views and enter the alpine zone about one mile into this trail. Here things get more technical with many loose rocks. The Peak of Ridges, at 3 miles and 3254', has exposed and slanted rock slabs. This summit has real mountain terrain with 360 views.
From here you descend into a smallish saddle and then head up to Traveler Mountain, where this trail ends with a junction with the Traveler Mountain Trail.
You'll get some stellar views and enter the alpine zone about one mile into this trail. Here things get more technical with many loose rocks. The Peak of Ridges, at 3 miles and 3254', has exposed and slanted rock slabs. This summit has real mountain terrain with 360 views.
From here you descend into a smallish saddle and then head up to Traveler Mountain, where this trail ends with a junction with the Traveler Mountain Trail.
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