Near Cook's Trail
The boardwalk of Cook's Trail as it follows Sandy Creek
Near Cook's Trail
Wetlands by the Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop
Near Cook's Trail
Beautiful - and surrealist - bench in the Sandy Creek Nature Loop
Near Cook's Trail
The very end (or beginning, depending on where you start) of this trail crosses a power line strip, where the trail really opens up for a good view, especially facing west.

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Cook's Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A connecting trail between Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop and Sandy Creek Park that follows a river.
4.1
mi
Distance
182
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLess CrowdedRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.12mi
Distance
182ft
Elevation Gain
63ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
751ft
High Point
604ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting at Sandy Creek Nature Center( Sandy Creek Nature Center Loop ), head east on the trails and there will be a posted sign with a trail map signifying the start of Cook's Trail. This trail then heads under highway 441 and the next 2 miles or so are on a boardwalk through dense woods. Following Sandy Creek, it winds through the woods on mostly flat ground. This trail is not very technical, although it can get muddy after a heavy rain. This trail sees almost no traffic and is maintained fairly well throughout the year.

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Contributors
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