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South Grass Trail #4 - Nest Box Extension

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This trail follows South Grass Loop 4 but far enough away to observe the nest boxes and their activity.
0.1
mi
Distance
1
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlySpringViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The park closes at dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.11mi
Distance
1ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
570ft
High Point
569ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
You'll hike into a grass prairie where you can see kestrels, turkeys, fox, rabbits and hummingbirds to mention just a few. Big Blue Stem Grass or Joe Pye Weed are around along with many other grasses and flowers. Have fun, take your time, and look around! There are a series of Cornell University Ornithology Labs "Nest Watch" nesting boxes that you'll be just far enough away as not to disturb them but get great views of what is going on!

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Contributors
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