Do not run this trail if you have never run a trail before, or if you don't have at least a couple dozen runs under your belt this season. There is lots of exposed granite here that will scratch your watch crystal, your legs, your arms, and your hands. Meet at gate at end of Bayer's Mill Road. Bayer's Mill Rd. is approximately 1.6 km north from intersection of highway 7 and 357.
17 km. trail, clockwise this time. Time approximately 2:10 to 3:10 hours. Wilderness trail is very twisty narrow singletrack, with punishing climbs, requiring lots of fancy footwork and body English. Just look ahead for the trail markers nailed to the trees. This trail will test your mind and body. Be wowed by the giant boulder balancing on 3 small rocks!!! The trail has been cleaned up and the signage has been refurbished.
Start at gate. Six kilometre flat rail-trail lead in. You will pass the 7km trail marker. Turn right at sign to Kelly Junction trail. After this very steep trail levels slightly, you will turn right past Kelly Junction sign. Eight kilometres later, stay right at Admiral Lake Loop intersection and follow Turtle Brook to rail-trail [main trail]. Turn left to return on rail-trail. Approximately 2km return to finish at steel gate.
Start time is 10 a.m. Event is self supported, so bring all your own water, food, whistle, map, compass, first aid, mobile phone, etc.
See ya' there!
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17 km. trail, clockwise this time. Time approximately 2:10 to 3:10 hours. Wilderness trail is very twisty narrow singletrack, with punishing climbs, requiring lots of fancy footwork and body English. Just look ahead for the trail markers nailed to the trees. This trail will test your mind and body. Be wowed by the giant boulder balancing on 3 small rocks!!! The trail has been cleaned up and the signage has been refurbished.
Start at gate. Six kilometre flat rail-trail lead in. You will pass the 7km trail marker. Turn right at sign to Kelly Junction trail. After this very steep trail levels slightly, you will turn right past Kelly Junction sign. Eight kilometres later, stay right at Admiral Lake Loop intersection and follow Turtle Brook to rail-trail [main trail]. Turn left to return on rail-trail. Approximately 2km return to finish at steel gate.
Start time is 10 a.m. Event is self supported, so bring all your own water, food, whistle, map, compass, first aid, mobile phone, etc.
See ya' there!
View South ridge Wilderness Trail in a larger map
