Arboretum Hard Times Loop - 6.5 Miles, 700 Ft Elevation Gain
A moderate 6.5-mile loop blending Arboretum paths with Bent Creek riding the Hard Times Road climb past Lake Powhatan. Meet near the Education Center and carpool with members for entry, then finish back by the guard house.
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