Near Bottomland Trail
Traversing the metal boardwalk above the wetland of Big Oak Tree State Park.
Near Bottomland Trail
One of several state champion trees along the trails in Big Oak Tree State Park.

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Bottomland Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A well-maintained trail that winds through old-growth forest.
1.4
mi
Distance
0
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open 6:00 a.m. to sunset.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.45mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
295ft
High Point
290ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This is a well-maintained loop trail that guides hikers through an old-growth deciduous forest. The trail is well-marked and easy to travel. There are plenty of opportunities for birding. The lake, however, is non-existent, as it has dried up and become grown over.

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Contributors
Jeffery Karafa