Name: Stony Run
Rating: 4.5

“A grinding climb that leads to a must-see view of Douthat State Park”

— Leslie Kehmeier

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Stony Run starts just north of Brushy Hollow off of Douthat Road. The climb up to Middle Mountain is one of the biggest in the park.

The grade is not steep at first but after the first trail intersection, the trail begins to ramp up. Stay straight at the next intersection with a horse sign and begin the real climbing. From here to the turnoff for Tuscarora Overlook youll experience several switchbacks through mature forest.

The best views of the park are available from the cabin at Tuscarora Overlook, the out-and-back should not be missed.

From the overlook, the last bit of the trail climbs through a boulder field to the ridge, intersecting with Middle Mountain.

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Dry - Many sections of the trail, especially on the ridge lines, are very overgrown. With wide bars and no gloves it is very painful descending at ...

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A few creek crossing on a hot day are certainly welcome. Stony Run trail.

Tuscarora Overlook. Must see!!!

On the way back from Tuscarora Overlook: a must-see view.

Dense vegetation shrouds the Stony Run trail.

The view from the Stony Run Trail looking back to the Short Cut trail to the Magraw Horse Loop

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4.2 Miles 6.8 Kilometers Singletrack	1,790' 546 m Ascent -43' -13 m Descent
3,104' 946 m High 1,349' 411 m Low	8% Avg Grade (5°) 15% Max Grade (8°)
Minor Issues 36 days ago — Update

Stony Run

4.2 Miles 6.8 Kilometers

Singletrack

1,790' 546 m

-43' -13 m

3,104' 946 m

1,349' 411 m

8%

15%

Minor Issues

“A grinding climb that leads to a must-see view of Douthat State Park”