Near North Garland Trail East
View of Spring Creek from the N. Garland Ave. bridge.
Near North Garland Trail East
Walking the dogs on the trail.
Near North Garland Trail East
The trail is clear here, but partially blocked by vegetation in many places.
Near North Garland Trail East
The creek bed was accessible from one spot on the trail, but it was steep and difficult. Worth it!
Near North Garland Trail East
Whiskey enjoyed a swim in the creek!

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North Garland Trail East

3.0 (1 Rating)
Beautiful scenery, but overgrown and hard to follow.
0.3
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.34mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
17ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
514ft
High Point
485ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is the eastern segment of the North Garland Trail. It starts at the east end, where it splits off from the paved path, and ends at a Y in the trail, where you choose to get back on the paved trail or continue in the forest until the end of the path on N. Garland Avenue. It is a beautiful area, and the trail has some views of Spring Creek. There is one place to access the creek, but it isn't easy. The trail is overgrown and there is some deadfall that hasn't been cleared, so you must climb over it. In a couple of spots the trail is very hard to see due to the overgrowth. It needs some TLC from the city or the Preservation Society volunteers, but it's worth it if you don't mind the work.

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