Pets allowed
Allowed with Restrictions
Elevation Gain
796.00 ft (242.62 m)
Trail type
There-and-back
Distance
5.80 mi (9.33 km)
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From the parking area in Jenny Jump state forest, follow the red trail up a forest road.  Shortly, the trail will split with the Swamp trail on the left and the Summit trail on the right.  Both lead to the same point. Follow the Swamp trail until it ends back on the Summit trail after .5 miles.  Turn left and continue on the Summit trail for 1 mile where it will end on the Ghost Lake trail.

Turn right on the Ghost Lake trail and continue for 1.5 miles where the trail will cross a levy for Ghost Lake.  The lake is very scenic, especially in fall.  Continue past the lake to the trailhead parking on Shades of Death road.

As an out and back, return the way you came in however, when reaching the junction with the Swamp trail and Summit trail, continue striaght on the Summit trail.  This section will have several view point with vistas of the forest and farmland below.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Great views at some locations.

Cons

Rocky.

Trailhead Elevation

924.00 ft (281.64 m)

Highest point

1,136.00 ft (346.25 m)

Features

Flushing toilets
Near lake or river
Old-growth forest
Wildlife
Big vistas

Typically multi-day

No

Permit required

No

Location

Nearby Adventures

Nearby Lodging + Camping

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