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Foothills Trail: Fairfax Bridge to Manley-Moore Road

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  3. …Southwest Washington
  4. Carbonado/Wilkeson
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“This rail-to-trail hike follows the Carbon River through the forest and past the ghost town of Melmont. ”

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3.8

Miles

6.1

KM

Point to Point

1,440' 439 m

High

1,316' 401 m

Low

154' 47 m

Up

31' 9 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (2°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek

When parking at the south end, be careful not to block gates or the road, note the trail starts on the far side of the bridge at the south end.

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This trail can be done as an out-and-back, or as a thru hike. The entrance is a steep decent, for easier trail access, start at the south end.

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  4.0 from 3 votes

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#588

in Washington

#12,605

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Video review of the Melmont Ghost Town Hike with footage of it's features and terrain
Oct 29, 2021 near Buckley, WA

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