Dalton Trail

Labeled (3) on the Arrowhead Bike Trails map

Length

6.4 miles/10.3 km(One-Way)

Difficulty

Intermediate

Trail type

Hiking and biking

Trail Description

This trail is more narrow than the easy (green) loops in the Arrowhead Trail system. Trail tread width is 20" to 24" with tight turns and mildly steep hills. From Point N, ride towards Point M along a ridge line, then drop down through a cool rhododendron tunnel. From Point M, zip around the wide switchback series toward Point L. On the northern side of the Craig Branch Trail (an administrative gravel road), explore an older forest than you will find in the rest of the Arrowhead Trail system and catch glimpses of the gorge through the trees. Expect to encounter small obstacles along the trail, rocky sections and tight turns. Runners and bikers will enjoy the thrilling flow of the trail design. Connections can be made from this trail to the LeCroy Trail and Adena Trail. 

To reach trail

The Dalton Trail junctions off the Clovis Trail and can be accessed at two junctions with the Craig Branch Trail. 

Distances from the Arrowhead Trail trailhead parking area:

• 0.3 miles (connector)
• 0.4 miles
• 1.0 miles

Dalton Trail also crosses the access road 0.15 miles up from the trailhead parking area. The Dalton Trail offers access to the LeCroy Trail.