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4,337 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:09:57
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
1,192 ft
Altitude min
1,237 ft
Altitude max
1,218 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
1,407 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
1,188 ft
Distance flat
00:09:57
Avg time
Poacher Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFancy Creek State Park
Manhattan, Kansas -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
Good flow trail, has some techier rock features. Skinny singletrack.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
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- 16 rides
- Last: Jul 27, 2025
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(39.437080, -96.732840)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poacher
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Where is Poacher located?
Poacher is located in Fancy Creek State Park, Manhattan, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Fancy Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.43708, -96.73284.
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How hard is Poacher?
Poacher is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Poacher?
Poacher has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,192 ft to 1,237 ft.
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Is Poacher a point to point trail?
Poacher is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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