Turkey Knob Road

Name: Turkey Knob Road
Rating: 3.8

3.8 ( 4 )

Trail

1.8 mile 2.9 kilometer point to point
Doubletrack
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 196' 60 m
Descent: -70' -21 m
High: 3,023' 922 m
Low: 2,875' 876 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 8% (5°)

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Trail shared by Vinnie Connors

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“A fire road that is a gradual climb up to Pinnacle Mountain Road from Reasonover Creek.”

— Vinnie Connors

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DuPont State Recreational Forest is a very popular multi-use, bi-directional trail system, so be on the lookout for hikers, horses, and other cyclists. It is normally open in any weather although it can close in extended periods of freeze/thaw during the winter.

Description

Turkey Knob Road starts off of Reasonover Creek and climbs steadily on its way to Turkey Knob near the intersection with Pinnacle Mountain Road. It connects to Reasonover Creek, Poplar Hill Loop, and Turkey Knob. This trail leads to one of the best downhill sections of DuPont on Turkey Knob.