Near Peaks Loop
Photographing the grassland along the Holman Loop as part of REI's Introduction to Nature Photography class.
Near Peaks Loop
The Wildlife Viewing Platform is a great place to make a sketch, view birds, or enjoy lunch.
Near Peaks Loop
Meadow of Horton Grove.
Near Peaks Loop
Horton Grove.
Near Peaks Loop
Official map at the trailhead.

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Peaks Loop

5.0 (3 Ratings)
A trail with beautiful views overlooking a stream in a mature hardwood forest.
0.8
mi
Distance
76
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
The trail is open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.82mi
Distance
76ft
Elevation Gain
72ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
436ft
High Point
364ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Peaks Loop traverses an excellent example of a mature oak-hickory forest on the upper slopes before gradually descending to a mature beech forest along the stream. With towering oaks and poplars, this forest takes the hiker back to a time when forests dominated the landscape. In the midst of over 700 acres of conserved land, the Peaks Loop offers quiet solitude among the giants. The Peaks Loop also connects to the Walker Trail at is southern end.

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Contributors
Matthew Rutledge