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Water Ranch Middle Route

5.0 (2 Ratings)
One of the best suburban parks around!
1.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeLakefrontViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Lots of parking along Greenfield on the west side and Guadalupe on the north side. Also accessible from the Eastern Canal Trail between Eliot and Guadalupe.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.3mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
1,279ft
High Point
1,275ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start at the common trailhead that is due east of the library. Then move southwest along the fishing lake, which is paved. Take the first fork right after you've made it half way around the fishing lake and then follow the map. Most of the trails here are gravel, fairly firm, and generally wide and flat.There is only one slight elevation change, and the first and last 0.8 miles or so are paved. Most of the trails here are gravel, fairly firm, and generally wide and flat. There's a public restroom and water fountain near the ramadas along the last stretch, about 0.2 miles from the end.

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