Near Towner's Woods Scenic Loop
Sunset over Lake Pippen
Near Towner's Woods Scenic Loop
Overlooking Lake Pippen on Lakeside Trail.

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Towner's Woods Scenic Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A loop that travels through the most scenic trails of the park.
2.9
mi
Distance
211
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.9mi
Distance
211ft
Elevation Gain
211ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,123ft
High Point
1,058ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This route follows the trails near the shoreline of Lake Pippin, with plenty of views of the water and in birding season, plenty of birds along the water's edge. It then meanders back into the wooded areas, eventually overlooking the blueberry marsh section. It then cuts back towards the starting point, taking you across the summit of the sledding hill. The final leg brings you through a spacious canopy section that leads back to the parking lot where you began. The trails are extremely well-marked, and very obvious. There are some sections with mild elevation, and rooted areas throughout. Can get muddy in certain sections after heavy rains.
History & Background
The unique building in the parking lot is the Historic Brady Interlocking Railroad Tower. There is also a Historic Hopewell Indian Mound site in the park, which can be visited near the beginning of this route.

Route Conditions

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