Near Huffines Creek Alternate
A pond was created by Huffhines Creek near the recreation center.
Near Huffines Creek Alternate
A trestle-style bridge aids your passage over Huffhines Creek.

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Huffines Creek Alternate

2.0 (1 Rating)
A short alternate trail that passes around where Huffines Creek swells into a pond.
0.3
mi
Distance
7
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.27mi
Distance
7ft
Elevation Gain
16ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
618ft
High Point
601ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an alternate route off of the Glenville Trail that passes around the permanent swelling in Huffines Creek that creates a small pond area. The trail passes over a trestle bridge on one end with plenty of space to enjoy local waterfowl and for kids to run around.

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Contributors
John Shuttlesworth