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Woods Road Ski Loop, Stokes SF


Highlights:

Great ski trail, Natural Area, Hemlocks, Streams, Shelter, Rhododendrons
Near:Branchville, NJ
Scenery:
Distance:6 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:458 ft
Hike Time:3 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Loop



Summary: This area is a great for Cross Country skiing and snowshoeing. During the winter months the park service closes Dimon road for the use of snowshoeing and skiing. The loop I used incorporates this part of the road as well as the woods roads that connect in the area. There is usually tracks set on this loop from other skiers and snowshoers. The area stays fairly quite because everyone tends to go to High Point Ski Center. You will ski through thick Hemlock Forest, Rhododendrons, and some spruce. For a side trip you can stop by Tillmans Ravine or take a break at the Brink road shelter. When skiing this make sure you enjoy the peacefulness of the area and use up the whole day because it is well worth it. For those non skiers you can hike this during the warmer months because most of the loop is on woods roads, except for a small stretch of paved road.
Trailhead: From Town of Branchville take rt. 206 towards Milford PA. Go past Culvers Lake and Culver Gap.. Then pass Stokes State forest office. Make a left onto Strubble Rd. Follow Strubble rd until you come to a gate and were the road is no longer plowed. Parking is on the left (Lat:41.17214 Lon:-74.83678)
Trail Guides for Woods Road Ski Loop, Stokes SF:
Kittatinny trails map
by Ny-NJ trail conference  ()

Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Stokes SF:973-948-3820
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Shawn Viggiano, who has posted  44 other hikes on this site
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