Green-Red-Blue Trail Loop

From the parking areas, go across the meadow or along the base of the hill to the Green Trail. Hike about 200 feet up a rather steep gravel road through the woods to a level section of the meadow to a shelter and fire ring. Bear left through the meadow along the edge of the woods up the hill to a bench. Bear left through the woods on the packed surface of the Green Trail to the ridge where you'll bear right on the Red Trail. Follow this fairly level section of the trail along the ridge past the Cyan Trail (connector) until a steep grassy descent takes you to the pond. Hike around the pond a short ways through the woods. Bear right into the valley along the Blue Trail, which goes along, over, and through a creek.The top third of the descent is somewhat steep but levels out soon. Notice several boulders and rock outcroppings on both sides of the trail. The only sounds you'll hear from the pond to the lower end of the Blue Trail are the sounds of the woods. You'll see several connector trails (Cyan, White, Orange Trails) and a loop (Purple Trail) along the way. The Blue Trail can be wet or muddy in places. There are sections that cross or go through the creek, which can be slippery but not difficult to navigate. At the end of the trail, pass a dry dam through a gate past commercial buildings before bearing right to the parking areas and park shelter, which may or may not be available as it is often rented by families and groups. Maps are posted prominently at each intersection in case you need them, or you can bring the Mobile App to keep you on course.

Two small Hopewell/Adena-era mounds are located along this loop.