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Hike Trail

Creek Side Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Hike alongside Preddy Creek.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekSwimming
Access Issues
Closes as dusk everyday. Multi-use trails, please be respectful of other users and stay alert while on the trails.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.65mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
34ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
438ft
High Point
398ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail branches off from Preddy Creek Loop and follows right along the creek. There are sand bars to hang out on to take a break and enjoy the scenery. The creek is shallow, so it's no swimming destination, but it's a great place for a dip to cool off. Once and a while you'll see a small beaver in the creek or somewhere alongside it. At the trail entrance near Mundy Place Trail, there is an old home site to check out. The foundation and stone chimney are still there. WARNING: All though this is an easy and flat trail near the creek. From the home site side of the trail, entry is a very difficult, rooted, rocky and washed out downhill. The section is only about 100ft long.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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