West Mountain Trail
This 1.5-mile loop trail shares the western part of its route with the Mountain Top Trail.
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West Mountain Trail Details
This 1.2-mile loop trail shares the western part of its route with the Mountain Top Trail. Hikers can access the trail from the Oak Trail or Canyon Trail, or park on West Mountain Drive at the intersection of the West Mountain Trail and Canyon Trail. You can also access the trail from a parking area at the intersection of the West Mountain Trail and Mountain Top Trail. From this spot, ascend the 14 steps to the left of the intersection, and take the path to the left. Approximately 50 yards before the trail crosses West Mountain Drive, there's a stone footbridge with an iron handrail, which spans a gully to the left. A little further on is the intersection with the Canyon Trail. A short distance past that intersection, after crossing West Mountain Drive, the trail becomes steep and uneven, and there are a number of hollow den trees nearby, which shelter forest animals. A fork in the trail appears just below the second crossing of West Mountain Drive; Oak Trail leads left to the West Mountain overlook and the only covered shelter on West Mountain. The West Mountain Trail will continue along a canyon to the right. Here the trail begins a gradual descent and levels out before meeting the Mountain Top Trail. You can return to the starting point by taking the Mountain Top Trail to the right.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.2 miles
Estimated time
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