QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: N/A
- Trail Mileage: 1.1 mile one way
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: challenging
- Sights: warden's cabin, cell tower
Back when this lone mountain, which rises from the flatlands of Hancock and Washington Counties, had a fire tower, it was probably a great hike with impressive views. Now that the fire tower is gone (it’s lying in the woods near the summit), the strenuous hike doesn’t offer the satisfaction of views on top. The warden’s cabin is collapsed.
There’s a cell tower at the summit, and the walking trail follows the rough service road to the top. It’s pretty clear where it goes, although there are some other old jeep roads that intersect the path. When it forks noticeably about half way up, veer right, and you’ll soon pass the site of the warden’s cabin on your right.
You reach the 1,477-foot summit in 1.1 miles. The elevation gain is 782 feet.
Directions: From Route 9, turn onto CC Road (or 3000 Road on Google maps).Turn left when you see the sign for the cell tower, and drive 1.7 miles down a dirt road until you reach a clearing and a gate.
