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Azalea State Natural Reserve

4.0 (1 Rating)
Small park set aside for the natural stand of western azaleas, a grand display in April and May.
0.9
mi
Distance
135
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.9mi
Distance
135ft
Elevation Gain
131ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
202ft
High Point
79ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Parking for about a dozen cars is on the west side of Azalea Avenue. Picnic tables are along the south side of the parking area. The reserve has a pair of loop trails. The west side loop starts at the west end of the parking lot and winds through trees and azaleas around to the north side of the lot. The east loop starts at a sign across the road from the parking lot. This loop has more climb as it winds past more azaleas and up through tall trees. The azaleas are big pink and white blooms in April and May into June.

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Contributors
Valerie Norton