Picnic Area Road

3/5 (4 reviews)
Tucked away as an attractive detour off Sixteener Road, Picnic Area Road presents a unique vista of a once-dense forest, now transformed by logging in 2019. This reshaped landscape exposes the beauty of the forest while providing an open and scenic experience. Remarkable rock formations enhance th...Read More
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Highlights of Picnic Area Road

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
8574 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
291.A
Nearest Town
Lake George
Nearest Services
Lake George
Management Agency
Pike National Forest
District
South Park Ranger District

Overview

Tucked away as an attractive detour off Sixteener Road, Picnic Area Road presents a unique vista of a once-dense forest, now transformed by logging in 2019. This reshaped landscape exposes the beauty of the forest while providing an open and scenic experience. Remarkable rock formations enhance the trail's appeal, marking Picnic Area Road as an excellent supplement to a day of exploration within this network.

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
4 Community Reviews
1 Video
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