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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
The loop trail can be accessed along Rough And Ready Highway.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
Several signs mark the route, which is put together by combining several different trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
Paralleling Rough And Ready Highway in an enclosed dirt path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
The route descends down Mountaineer Trail, a gravel road through the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
Keep your eyes open for a sign and very small parking area where the ditch crosses the road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
Rough And Ready Ditch Trail is generally level trail that runs alongside the flowing ditch.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
The trail is a peaceful and serene path through the forested cover.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
Rough And Ready Ditch Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
The ditch trail soon ends after the water path leaves the trail, from here the hike is an ascent up toward the ridge above.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
A downed tree creates a fun tunnel along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
The Wild Flower Ridge Trail traces a winding single track trail higher up in the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/05/2025
The Wild Flower Ridge path loops around through the forest before meeting back up with the path paralleling Rough And Ready Highway.