Melton Cabin Trail

Name: Melton Cabin Trail
Rating: 5.0

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Trail

1.1 mile 1.7 kilometer point to point
99% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 90' 28 m
Descent: -41' -13 m
High: 3,796' 1,157 m
Low: 3,733' 1,138 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 8% (5°)

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“A trail that heads past several mysterious hunting cabins. Please be respectful as the cabins are on private property.”

— Matt Kirby

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The cabins are located on private property. Please stay on the trails and take only pictures.

Runner Notes

You'll pass 3 old cabins.

Description

Once you turn right (east) off West Fork Moses Creek Trail continue for about 1 more mile to the hunter's cabins. The cabins are located on private property, so please respect the owner's property. Continue on the roadbed for 1 more mile until you reach a forest service gate.