Near Buford McCord Park Nature Trail
Just what it says...this is the trail entrance. Of course, you can be a rebel if you like and go in the out way...

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Buford McCord Park Nature Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Easy, fun trail to get your kids into a forest close to home.
0.6
mi
Distance
76
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.65mi
Distance
76ft
Elevation Gain
87ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
925ft
High Point
862ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail begins and ends at Buford McCord Park in Bon Aqua, just east of the Community Center and the Post Office on TN Highway 100. It trends mostly north down a gentle incline to where a broad pasture is visible beyond a barbed wire fence. The path then heads back in roughly the same direction with a few twists and turns. There are identifying markers for the different trees in the grove, and plenty of benches on which to rest along the way. It's a nice side trip or warmup if you're also heading to nearby John Noel State Natural Area. The attached park has a playground and a picnic pavilion as well as a comfort station.

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Contributors
Jim Reyome