About
Length (round trip)8.7 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain700 ft up
Typical time4 hr 45 min
TrailheadMaple Springs, north side
SurfaceRough forest trail with steep hollows
Best seasonThe cave is 54F year round. Surface trails are best in spring and autumn; summer is hot and humid and the ticks are bad.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🦌 Wildlife🌲 Old growth🎒 Backpacking

A long rough trail through the north-side backcountry hollows.

Tips
Backcountry camping needs a free permit. The north side is over 60 miles of trail and almost nobody on any of it.
Location

Maple Springs, north side

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