Near Bluff Lake Trail
The Bluff Lake Loop
Near Bluff Lake Trail
Lots of urban wildlife out and about, especially near dawn and dusk.

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Hike Trail

Bluff Lake Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A short gravel loop around Bluff Lake.
1.2
mi
Distance
33
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingLakeWildlife
Access Issues
Closed from dusk till dawn. No bicycles.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.24mi
Distance
33ft
Elevation Gain
76ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
5,347ft
High Point
5,291ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Bluff Lake Nature Center head down the stairs or the trail. The loop can be completed in either direction. There are also signs that denote 1 mile while circumnavigating the lake. The trail is mostly smooth gravel making it an easy hike.

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Contributors
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