Near Highlands Trail
Surrounded by trees on this short trail. The paved path gets covered with leaves in the fall, which can make it slippery.
Near Highlands Trail
Trail is short, paved, and ideal for pets and runners.
Near Highlands Trail
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Highlands Trail

2.0 (1 Rating)
This short paved trail near the exit of the nature preserve offers a quick trek for warm-ups or a stroll.
0.5
mi
Distance
29
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedFall ColorsFamily Friendly
Access Issues
The preserve is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and closes at 4 PM on other days. Check the website for holiday closures / time changes, as there can be penalties when using the preserve during unscheduled times and/or closures.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.48mi
Distance
29ft
Elevation Gain
140ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
710ft
High Point
567ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short, paved "easy" trail in the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve that is great for a warm-up or a quick stroll with a pet. If short on time but looking for an escape into nature, this is a great outlet to be amongst the trees and surrounded by foliage, which is beautiful in the fall with all the different colored leaves. The trail is mostly gentle, but has a bit of a steep hill at the end. Though unblazed, this trail is pretty straightforward and it's not easy to get lost. There are also benches at the start and end of the trail, along with a trail map at both locations.

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