Near Osprey Trail
Lake Townsend through a break in the trees.
Near Osprey Trail
Boardwalk through the wetlands.
Near Osprey Trail
Swamp/forest. Dagobah-esque. Looking for Yoda.
Near Osprey Trail
Slow moving creek at the bridge on the west side of the wetlands. To the west - pine forest.
Near Osprey Trail
Gnarly tree.

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Hike Trail

Osprey Trail

4.2 (6 Ratings)
A trail following the south shore and wetlands of Lake Townsend
2.1
mi
Distance
79
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeLakefrontRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.14mi
Distance
79ft
Elevation Gain
84ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
747ft
High Point
715ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
There are two entrances to the this trail from Yanceyville Rd. The one farther north has a small parking lot (2-3 cars max) at the Townsend Trail trailhead. The second is about .5 miles south and has a dirt parking lot off the road. The trails leading from each parking area will meet together about .5 miles into the trip on a ridge. The trail then winds along the south shore of Lake Townsend and the swamp-like wetlands. Approx. 2 miles in there is a foot bridge over some wetlands before heading back into the woods. A few hills and ridges take you to the end where the trail meets N. Church St.

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Contributors
julie greene