Goldmine Trail to Rich Mtn Rd Trailhead

 

• Route:Steffner Circle (.2) to Goldmine Trail (.8) to Cooper Rd Trail (1.6 ) to Beard Cane Trail (4.2) to Ace Gap Trail (5.6) to Rich Mtn Rd Trailhead in Townsend.
  
• Description: Lots of rock hopping stream crossings on Beard Cane.
  
• Total Mileage: 12.4 miles
  
• Time Table: Departure 730am. Exit 12:30pm. Car to Beard Cane Tr: 1 hr, Beard Cane to Campsite #11: 30 minutes; Campsite #11 to Campsite #3: 1 hr; Campsite 3 to Ace Gap 1hr, Ace Gap to Campsite #4 1 hr, Campsite 4 to Trailhead 1 hr (times are rounded up).
  
• Points of Interest: Walking Park perimeter
  
• Wildlife: Chipmunk, squirrel; Coyote scat; bear tracks aplenty on Beard Cane Tr.
  
• Notes:

Date:
10/28/2005
Hikers:
Andy