Hefner Dam Trail

General Information

* Name/Location of Trail
Hefner Dam Trail

(check all that apply)

Hiking
Biking
Describe any major attractions along the trail:

(e.g., waterfall, scenic vista, historic feature, etc.)

There is a pond that attracts a variety of waterfowl. Wildlife come down off the ridge to water here. Mule deer, white-tailed deer, and an occasional bear have been seen. The trail runs over the earthen dam that is now known as Glenn's Dam.
None
Benches
One way
Length of the trail

(from sign/brochure or from AllTrails app)

0 1/2 miles
Yes
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
The dirt path is a "rubble or road-base" along with compacted soil. Areas can become muddy or icy depending on the weather. The majority of the year it is "firm and stable" with an occasional snake slithering across.
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
8 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
112 inches
Distance from the parking area to the trailhead

(If no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to the trailhead)

155 feet

(see instructions)

Yes

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Sand
Soil
Rubble Or Road Based
Width of the trail tread at its narrowest point:

(at least 36")

112 inches
Steepest running slope or grade on the trail:
8 %
How long is the steepest running slope on trail?
19 feet
How long is the entire slope that contains the steepest slope?
19 feet
Steepest cross-slope on the trail:
1 %
How long is the steepest cross-slope on the trail?
19 feet

(e.g., bridges, boardwalks, gorges)

No
Describe any protruding objects or obstructions along the trail:
no
Link to map, information, waypoints, and photos of trail:
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/hefner-s-dam-trail/

Comments

This dirt section of trail at Glenn's Dam Historic Site is only a portion of the Hefner Dam Trail depicted on the trailforks.com website. There is a paved east-west bike/walking trail that is connected to this facility's parking lot that is part of the 1.3 miles stated on the website. The paved bike path runs east back into the town of Anaconda thru Washoe Park and links to other trails and the golf course at the east end of town.