Near Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
This is the main woods
Near Rachel Carson Greenway Trail
This is the first part of the trail on the meadow.

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Rachel Carson Greenway Trail

4.3 (3 Ratings)
Rachel Carson, for whom the trail is named, was a lover of nature and esteemed ecologist.
1.9
mi
Distance
108
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsSpringWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.9mi
Distance
108ft
Elevation Gain
212ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
572ft
High Point
375ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
All of the trails in Rachel Carson Conservation Park can be accessed from the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail. Park at the trailhead on Zion Road and hike through the meadow.

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