Near Spring Creek Forest Park Trail
This is the trail from the parking area just before the fork.
Near Spring Creek Forest Park Trail
Take time to enjoy this viewpoint overlooking Spring Creek.
Near Spring Creek Forest Park Trail
Enjoy this small meadow along the trail.
Near Spring Creek Forest Park Trail
The trail follows along the creek in this section.
Near Spring Creek Forest Park Trail
View of Spring Creek from the N. Garland Ave. bridge.

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Spring Creek Forest Park Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A nice paved trail through a heavily wooded forest with plenty of opportunities for solitude.
0.6
mi
Distance
20
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
Park is open from dusk to dawn.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.6mi
Distance
20ft
Elevation Gain
42ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
549ft
High Point
501ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts at the parking lot just off the southeast side of Holford Road, less than a mile south of US190 PGBT. A restroom and shade structure are present at the entrance. The trail winds gently up and down with enough elevation gain to get the legs stretched out. About a 1/4 mile after you start, there is a right fork that will lead you down into the forest and ends at a picturesque bench next to Spring Creek. This short out-and-back Spring Creek Forest Spur Trail is well worth the additional steps. Once back on the main path, continue on to the southeast until you reach Garland Road.

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Contributors
John Shuttlesworth