Near North Loop
Alongside the lake.
Near North Loop
One of the streams you travel along.
Near North Loop
One of the stream crossings by the wildcat shelter.
Near North Loop
Look close!!
Near North Loop
A nice trail along a ridge.

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North Loop

3.7 (6 Ratings)
A route featuring very nice trail with a few stream crossings. This one is highly recommend!
6
mi
Distance
579
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedFamily FriendlyLakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.98mi
Distance
579ft
Elevation Gain
579ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
839ft
High Point
588ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the Information Station located at the northern entrance to the park, the trailhead is cater-cornered. You'll begin on the Wildcat Trail that will eventually lead you to the MB trail and to the Creech Hollow Trail that I used to make this North Loop route. As you continue to the south, you'll eventually reach the Overnight Trail, where you'll take a left to curve back to the north. There is one shelter about halfway through the loop that you would need to reserve at the information station if you'd like to stay overnight. There are a few stream crossings you'll encounter that aren't to tricky to maneuver. Overall, this is a good moderately-used series of trails (I was only passed once by a trail runner) and for the most part, things are well maintained. The trails are decently marked for the most part with some spots lacking any signage. Dogs are also allowed in this park as long as they are on a leash. I will be going back!

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