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Westside Trail heading toward Needwood Road.

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Blue Heron Trail

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Blue Heron Trail is a 0.7 mile trail along the western edge of Lake Needwood.
0.7
mi
Distance
131
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeSpringViewsWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.72mi
Distance
131ft
Elevation Gain
128ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
440ft
High Point
358ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Blue Heron Trail is a wonderful trail with a couple of slight hills along the western edge of Lake Needwood. Along this trail there are also a few connector trails that will lead you to the edge of Lake Needwood if you desire a closer look, not only to experience the beauty of the Lake, but to be able to experience more wildlife.

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