Near South Hiking Loop
Viewing area at the north end of Southern Loop Trail.
Near South Hiking Loop
Shady section of the South Loop Trail.

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South Hiking Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
A pleasant stroll through a prairie meadow.
1.2
mi
Distance
77
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.15mi
Distance
77ft
Elevation Gain
77ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
929ft
High Point
852ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Other than a brief wooded portion to the west, this trail consists of open grassland teaming with grasshoppers and butterflies in the summer months. In the distance, the town of Marengo can be seen to the South. Though dry for much of the year, the trail can be wet or muddy in the spring. The route is partially paved to the North, but all mowed grass elsewhere.

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Contributors
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