Fork Mountain Trail - East Section

Name: Fork Mountain Trail - East Section
Rating: 3.0

3.0 ( 1 )

Trail

2.0 mile 3.2 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 245' 75 m
Descent: -381' -116 m
High: 3,719' 1,133 m
Low: 3,362' 1,025 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 6% (3°)
Max Grade: 17% (9°)

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Trail shared by Steve Jones

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Primordial forest on the Kennison Mountain Trail. Photo by Mike Boyes

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Riders pass a rock formation on the Fork Mountain Trail in early Fall. Photo by Mike Boyes.

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“The short start to the Fork Mountain Trail.”

— Steve Jones

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Description

The start of the Fork Mountain Trail heads west from an intersection with the Pocahontas Trail #263. An initial moderate climb is followed by an enjoyable descent that crosses over Hill Creek (rideable unless it has rained recently). From there, the trail overlaps a paved section that leads to the nearby parking area and avoids tackling an unrealistic climb up the Fork Mountain Trail - Water Bar Section.