Near Trail 2
Dillard Spring rock outcrop in winter.
Near Trail 2
Icicles on rock outcropping.
Near Trail 2
Rock overhang along Garden Rock Loop Trail.
Near Trail 2
Large rock outcroppings.
Near Trail 2
The Jacob Moery Cabin that was moved from a nearby off-site location to the Nature Center for exhibition and interpretive programs.

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Trail 2

3.0 (1 Rating)
A gently rolling trail past some rock outcroppings through a hardwood forest.
3.5
mi
Distance
499
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsGeologically SignificantLakeWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.45mi
Distance
499ft
Elevation Gain
492ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
757ft
High Point
553ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts at the trail map board aside the parking lot and quickly leads into the woods and past some nice rock outcroppings just behind the nature center. The rocks gather icicles in the wintertime and are easy to explore. The trail continues to wind down into the valley giving an occasional glimpse of the lake in wintertime. This segment of the trail ends at the waypoint sign "M". The trail is narrow and channels a lot of water, so it can stay muddy and crowded by vegetation. This hiking area is best after the leaves have dropped.

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