Near Carlson Oxbow Park
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Near Carlson Oxbow Park
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Near Carlson Oxbow Park
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Carlson Oxbow Park

3.0 (1 Rating)
A nice urban park for a quick hike.
1.1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.11mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
600ft
High Point
589ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Oxbow Park Trail will lead you from the parking lot through the marsh along a boardwalk. At the back of the park, the trail becomes dirt and staying to the right will take you to a singletrack that runs around the pond. Coming out the end of the trail, you find yourself on the paved Little Calumet River Trail that will take you up to the pier on the river. Across from the river is the Oxbow Park Connector that leads back into the park and will get you back to your car. Also just before the parking lot is the short Oxbow Lake Spur trail that offers a different view of the lake.

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Contributors
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