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6.4 miles
Distance
1,095 ft
Climb
-1,068 ft
Descent
884 ft
High Point
28 ft
Altitude change
543 ft
Altitude min
546 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-36.6%
Grade max
47.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,416 ft
Distance flat
Siltstone Trail Details
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Riding AreaTom Wallace Recreation Area
Louisville, Kentucky -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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This trail can be accessed from the Welcome Center, Tom Wallace Recreation Area, Bearcamp Rd., or Scott’s Gap. The trail is named for the common stone capping the knobs and is one of the oldest and most loved trails in the Forest. It features steep ascents and descents along ridges and around tall knobs. Please keep in mind that the trail is 6.7 miles one way from the Welcome Center to Scott’s Gap.
source: Jefferson Memorial Forest
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(38.059650, -85.841660)
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Nearby Trails
- Scott's Gap Trail 614 ft
- Purple Heart Trail 6 miles
- Red Trail Shortcut 6 miles
- Connector 7 miles
- Tom Wallace Lake Loop 7 miles
Tom Wallace Recreation Area
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Where is Siltstone Trail located?
Siltstone Trail is located in Tom Wallace Recreation Area, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Tom Wallace Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.05965, -85.84166.
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How hard is Siltstone Trail?
Siltstone Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Siltstone Trail?
Siltstone Trail has 1,095 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,068 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 543 ft to 884 ft.
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Is Siltstone Trail a point to point trail?
Siltstone Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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