Near Blue Trail
Possum Creek Blue Trail offers a great view of Argonne Lake.
Near Blue Trail
A cement dock on the Blue Trail looking over Argonne Lake and towards the prairie on the Orange Trail.
Near Blue Trail
The Possum Creek Pink Trail Trailhead is easy to spot from the parking area.
Near Blue Trail
On the Blue Trail looking out over Argonne Lake.

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Hike Trail

Blue Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
An enjoyable loop around Argonne Lake, which is bustling with wildlife activity.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.74mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
824ft
High Point
814ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Blue Trail is a really wonderful loop that is easily accessible from the main road. Enter the park from the 4790 Frytown Road entrance and park in the Argonne Forest parking lot. The trail takes you all the way around Argonne Lake, allowing visitors to see the unique wildlife in and around the lake. The trail is wide at all times. The fishing is free, and you do not need a fishing license for the any of the ponds. The reservable sites near the bathrooms are an excellent spot for picnics or dinner parties.

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Contributors
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