Poundingmill Trail (#349)
Read MorePoundingmill/South Mills River Trail Junction -- 2,460'
This is the lower terminus of the Poundingmill Trail, seen on the right at its junction with the South Mills River Trail. This spot is located approximately two miles from the Turkey Pen Trailhead via the latter path...
Poundingmill/South Mills River Trail Junction -- 2,460'
The Poundingmill Trail, as seen at its lower terminus at the South Mills River Trail...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #1) -- 2,460'
The trail immediately hops across its namesake, Poundingmill Branch...this will be the first of many, many crossings...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #2) -- 2,530'
Crossing Poundingmill once again...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #3) -- 2,550'
...and, almost immediately, again...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #4) -- 2,600'
The fourth crossing (ascending) is technically bridged, though the limit of its human carrying capacity is somewhat dubious. A rock hop may be a better bet...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #5) -- 2,630'
...and then it's time to make yet another crossing...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #6) -- 2,670'
None of the stream crossings along the trail are too difficult...however, after heavy rains, it might be a problematic route...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #7) -- 2,680'
One of the trickier crossings due to the low ceiling overhead...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #8) -- 2,700'
Get ready, the crossings are going to come fast and furious along this next stretch...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #9) -- 2,710'
...crossing nine (ascending)...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #10) -- 2,720'
...crossing ten (ascending)...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #11) -- 2,740'
...crossing eleven (ascending)...
Poundingmill Trail (Crossing #12) -- 2,760'
...crossing twelve (ascending)...