Near Stony Brook Trail
Brook
Near Stony Brook Trail
Hobbit tree
Near Stony Brook Trail
Hobbit Tree.

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Hike Trail

Stony Brook Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
Travel through a mature forest along this trail to the Stony Brook and back.
1.6
mi
Distance
13
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.58mi
Distance
13ft
Elevation Gain
44ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
201ft
High Point
157ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Visitors will enjoy making their way through a mature forest along this trail that leads to Stony Brook. Along the way, plenty of hickories, sycamores, and oaks can be admired, but the real star is the "Hobbit Tree," an iconic beech positioned along the way. Direct access to Stony Brook can be had from this trail, and kingfishers and ducks can be admired in addition to the other bird life that calls the brook home.

Route Conditions

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