Near Northlake Nature Center Loops
Gorgeous swamp views are abundant on the Acclimatization Trail.
Near Northlake Nature Center Loops
Check out this small overlook location off of the South Loop.
Near Northlake Nature Center Loops
Enjoy a beautiful view of Savanna Lake along the South Loop Trail.

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Northlake Nature Center Loops

3.7 (3 Ratings)
An encompassing route through the Northlake Nature Center's multiple trails.
4.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
The park closes at dark.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.51mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
18ft
High Point
2ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the parking area, follow the Acclimatization Trail across the marsh and make a left hand turn as the trail moves past the amphitheater on the Eagle Trail. Turn right on the pipeline/power right-of-way following the Eagle Trail. Shortly after starting in on the Eagle Trail, there will be a left hand turn for the South Loop Trail. Eventually there will be a turnoff for the South Loop Swamp Walk Bypass Trail. Follow this to a nice overlook of the swamp. This trail can be followed back to the South Loop Trail, or you can backtrack and follow the right-of-way. Make a left onto the South Loop Trail and follow the winding path through the woods enjoying several turn-offs for scenic points.The South Loop Trail will exit back onto the right-of-way. A sharp left will put you back onto the North Loop Trail. Several hundred yards onto the new trail, turn left to follow the Savanna Lake Trail. The Savanna Lake Trail will re-merge with the North Loop Trail, which can be followed for quite some time. This trail will also open back up to the right-of-way.From here, take a long straight, somewhat monotonous trek down the right-of-way to bring you back to the beginning.

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Contributors
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