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Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower loop from Blackwell Horse Camp

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower loop from Blackwell Horse Camp

Moderate

4.9

(8569)

11,544

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Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower loop from Blackwell Horse Camp

01:48

32.2km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Charles C. Deam Wilderness

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.3 km

Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower was constructed in 1936 in order to aid the National Park Service in spotting forest fires. The tower was manned for almost 40 years, until modern technologies superseded the need for human lookouts. The tower still stands as an observation point, and anyone who wants to scale the 133 steel steps will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

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32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

5.45 km

913 m

115 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

8.23 km

913 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Today

Wednesday 1 July

33°C

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