Near Marian Harnach Nature Trail
Along the Nature trail (Pink markers)
Near Marian Harnach Nature Trail
Trail is narrow but not too bad
Near Marian Harnach Nature Trail
View of the Nature Center from the trail
Near Marian Harnach Nature Trail
End of Trillium Trail- ends at the parking lot
Near Marian Harnach Nature Trail
Portion of the Trillium Trail

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Marian Harnach Nature Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Narrow trail, but easy to navigate. Leisure trail that is great for beginners.
0.8
mi
Distance
110
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedFall ColorsFamily FriendlySpringViews
Access Issues
A $3 donation is requested to access the trail. Price options are the following:$3 trail use fee$7 monthly membership fee$80 yearly membership feeFind out more on the <a href="https://ruffnermountain.org/">Ruffner Mountain website</a>.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.77mi
Distance
110ft
Elevation Gain
110ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
993ft
High Point
902ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are two ways to get to the Nature Trail (pink markers). You can access via the Geology Trail which will dead end where you can go right or left onto the Nature Trail, or you can access the trail to the left of the facility at the trailhead. This map marker was accessed at the trailhead to the left of the facility. The trail map says Marian Harnach Nature Trail, but all signage just says "Nature Trail."It is an easy trail that can be done at a leisurely pace. If taking dogs, there are spots with a good bit of burs that can get in their fur, so be mindful of them wandering too far off trail. The trail is narrow and mostly singletrack for its entirety. There are several spots where only one person can pass at a time. Scattered on the trail are benches and informative posts that display information about the limestone, foliage, and fauna off the trail. This would be great for curious kids to take a easy walk while also learning about about their surroundings.

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Contributors
Chelsea Root