Witzend

The Witzend Trail is really just a 400 yard connecting path from the Red Queen trailhead to the Bandersnatch trailhead… but it has such a nice sign we are spoiling it with it’s own chapter.

Driving

– A 5 minute drive from Ashland Plaza. Drive along Lithia Park on Winburn Way. That hits Granite so take that to the left. And Granite turns from asphalt to dirt and curves to the left around the old swimming hole. As you begin to climb, you’ll see 8 spots to your right. Head in there and you’ll see the Witzend Trail sign.

Parking

– Park in these dirt spots or, further along the road to your left there are many many spots.

The Adventure

– This little shortcut from Lithia Park towards the Red Queen Trailhead area doesn’t deserve this much attention, but it’s so handy everyone should know that it exists. From the parking area you hike straight up hill and in minutes… you are done. Ta-da! You are up on Ashland Loop Road. Witzend just saved you seven extra minutes today!