Burlington Ridge Trails Complex
DESCRIPTION:
Set of user-developed trails favored by motorized and mountain bikers (east end) as well as equestrians (west end), but trails are shared. Trails evolved by using old roads and skid trails. Several loop options are available by connecting trails. Colored markers along each trail were designed to assist in following any trail correctly. Hallelujah (red): 2.3 miles, difficult; Towle Mill Loop (blue): 9.4 miles, moderate; Omega (orange): 4.4 miles, difficult; Stanton (purple): 2.2 miles, moderate; Big Tunnel (black): 0.7 miles, difficult. In 2002, many of the colored markings were already missing.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 4300’-4200’-4600’ |
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DIRECTIONS:
To Burlington Ridge Trails Complex
Topographic Map: Washington. To best trailhead for equestrians -- 12.5 miles east, turn right (southwest) at sign onto road #20-9 to the Washington Overlook Trailhead; follow gravel road over 0.5 mile to a large, dirt parking area permitting parking of trailers as well as room to turn around. Next to Highway 20 is a gate that is locked November 1-May 15. At the gate two or three small vehicles could park for mountain biking or hiking in the off-season. To best trailhead for motorcycles -- 16 miles east, turn right (southwest) on Chalk Bluff Road FS #32 (not signed in 2002). Follow 0.8 mile to parking area on stub road to left. Parking area provides a dock built by volunteer motorcycling enthusiasts for unloading vehicles and sufficient area to turn trailers unless the parking area is crowded already.
ACTIVITIES:
Equestrian Trail Riding (Rating: Best)
Motorcyclists like to use the eastern end and equestrian riders the west end.
