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Wetland Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Wetland pond with an impressive amount of lily pads.
0.9
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyHistoricalLakeWildflowers
Access Issues
The observation blinds are closed in observance of COVID-19 countermeasures.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.88mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
9ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
555ft
High Point
537ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start at the parking lot and take the trail to the lake. Listen to the birds, look for frogs, and hike around the lake. No mosquitoes in the middle of the day. Well-maintained. There is a 300 foot boardwalk to experience.

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Contributors
Rick Ihnat