The Bicentennial Trail can be taken in both directions, and either way, you'll have an equal amount of steep climbing. The trail has ample shade, so even during summer months, it’s a nice escape from the heat. To get to each end of the trail, you'll need to climb on the North Fork River Trail, or Cutler Creek Trail, which are both service roads. 

Bicentennial Trail is an out and back trail, but if you're looking for more of a challenge, you can choose to expand your walk onto a loop. This has the benefit of allowing you to never have to retrace your steps, but it does make the walk longer! A popular loop would be to take the North Fork River Trail up to Long Loop, take that around (counterclockwise) and you will run into Bicentennial that will loop you back to North Fork River Trail and back to Cutler Flats. 

This trail has spectacular autumn foliage in late September into October. 

This trail description is written by: Michelle Paustenbaugh, TFNU Board Member