Near Murphey Candler Park Trail
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Near Murphey Candler Park Trail
Murphey Candler Park
Near Murphey Candler Park Trail
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Murphey Candler Park Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A short, in-town trail surrounding Murphey Candler Lake.
1.5
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.53mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
918ft
High Point
887ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are several parking areas throughout the park and along Nancy Creek Drive NE. There are also sports fields, picnic pavilions, benches, and areas accessible to the lake for fishing.This is an easy trail with little to no elevation gain with the only small obstacles being exposed roots and the occasional puddle. The loop surrounds Murphey Candler Lake and crosses the north fork of Nancy Creek on the park's north side. The northern half of the trail takes you through the wooded creek bottom, and there are several footbridges crossing over smaller offshoots of the creek. This area contains standing water, so it is a good idea to apply insect repellant during the summer months.

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