Near South Overlook Trail
Enjoy this west-southwest view of Pelican Island from the Shoreline Trail.
Near South Overlook Trail
Navigate this steep climb at the southeast end of the Shoreline Trail.
Near South Overlook Trail
Enjoy this picnic bench and hydra tree at the southern end of the Shoreline Trail at Eagle Mountain Park.
Near South Overlook Trail
Keep your eyes peeled for larger groupings of prickly pear cacti along the South Overlook Trail at Eagle Mountain Park.

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South Overlook Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A short trail attaching the Shoreline Trail to the Main Park Trail on the southeast.
0.5
mi
Distance
1
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Gates into the park are open dawn till dusk. Water is available at the main parking area, but not along this trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.49mi
Distance
1ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
750ft
High Point
741ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The South !Overlook Trail is a basic, mostly flat trail. There are few notable views save for a small area looking down to the Shoreline Trail. You'll see a large number of prickly pear cactus on this trail, probably the greatest quantity of all the Eagle Mountain Park trails.

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Contributors
Jon Hall