There is plenty of parking at the trailhead, a gazebo with picnic tables, restrooms, and a trail map. From here you have great access to three different trails up Old Mac.

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512 m

South Old Mac Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is much steeper than the North Old Mac Trail and climbs up the Judge Branch valley to the top of Old Mac. Much of the trail is beautiful, rugged, rocky singletrack.

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5.09 km

Frozen Head Lookout Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get splendid views across Frozen Head. The climb up via the trail is steep but well worth the views! The lookout tower has picnic tables near its base.

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5.71 km

The campsite is just north of the trail junction and has picnic tables and a couple of nice firepits. Backcountry camping in Frozen Head requires a reservation permit which can be obtained for $5 by calling the park office.

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6.10 km

Panther Gap

Highlight • Trail

The North Old Mac Trail is a relatively easy descent from here. You can also head south to the Panther Gap Rockhouse, a sandstone overhang that makes for a great picnic spot.

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7.87 km

North Old Mac Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the easiest route down from Old Mac and sports a variety of beautiful wildflowers in the spring.

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11.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

Elevation

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