Near Swanson Park Paved Path
This dead Honey Locust tree is COMPLETELY wrapped in poison ivy! The city should probably remove this...
Near Swanson Park Paved Path
The paved path is very wide and a great place to bring your family!
Near Swanson Park Paved Path
Honey Locust thorns are not to be messed with!
Near Swanson Park Paved Path
This bridge across the Cowskin Creek is the location of many family photos.
Near Swanson Park Paved Path
The creek claimed about 4 foot of land during flooding in May 2019.

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Swanson Park Paved Path

4.0 (1 Rating)
A gem in the middle of the city
1
mi
Distance
2
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.04mi
Distance
2ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,342ft
High Point
1,315ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The main path through the park is a paved trail, but there are many other natural surfaces to explore. Animal trails are everywhere and offer exploration wherever you like. I simply mapped some of the main paths off the paved trails.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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