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Shackle Rod Trail
Trail
1.8 mile
2.9 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
290'
88 m
Descent: -405' -124 m
High: 1,023' 312 m
Low: 866' 264 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 16% (9°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Current trail conditions
Unknown
See History
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“Shackle Rod is under development as a long contour trail with various lines and difficulties.”
— Chris Chaney
E-Bikes
Unknown
Features
-none-
Description
From Drive-By Trailhead take the Drive-By Crag Road past the first steep climb and veer right onto the trail. Cross Marley Access Road and then Crags Loop Road once and follow it between trail sections until you reach Sore Heel Trail. Beyond Sore Heel Trail Shackle Rod is still under construction.
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Need to Know, Features, E-Bikes Allowed
Contacts
Local Club: Cave Run - Red River Gorge Mountain Bike Alliance
Land Manager: Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition
Sep 6, 2017: Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition and Access Fund Record Easements to Strengthen Permanent Protection
Jun 4, 2017: Conservation Alliance Grant
Jan 10, 2017: Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition Teams up with Access Fund to Secure Access to the Motherlode
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