Explorer's Trail

The Explorers trail connects the McFarlan Woods, Diehl Rd, West Fork and Mt. Airy sections of the Mt. Airy Forest" https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7048119/the-explorers-trail

Covering 19.2 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 4 hours and 16 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the E waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.