Near Yellow Loop
Start of the Yellow Loop.
Near Yellow Loop
Around mile 4 on the Yellow Loop.
Near Yellow Loop
Right before you get back to where Yellow Loop and Orange Loop cross near the parking lot on the southwest corner of the park
Near Yellow Loop
A little further up on the Yellow Loop.
Near Yellow Loop
Common snapping turtle near the trail.

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Hike Trail

Yellow Loop

4.0 (10 Ratings)
An unpaved loop trail through scenic rolling woodlands, over bridges, and near deep ravines.
5.5
mi
Distance
151
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.45mi
Distance
151ft
Elevation Gain
151ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
888ft
High Point
775ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail will guide you through scenic rolling woodlands, over bridges, near deep ravines and onto other trail routes. The entrance is in the west parking lot, located on the north side of Dundee Road, east of the Northwest Highway. Trail information and comfort stations are available at this entrance. A number of restaurant options are east on Dundee Road, within a few miles of Deer Grove West.

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Contributors
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