Near Prairie Path
Sculpture with sign. The sculpture is titled "Position #1".
Near Prairie Path
Deer munching on some wildflowers and brush.
Near Prairie Path
A lovely view of the prairie restoration at the Freyfogle Overlook deck.
Near Prairie Path
Paved path going by sign that says "Denise & Ernest Walker Grove".

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Prairie Path

4.0 (1 Rating)
An easy paved path through restored grasslands.
1.9
mi
Distance
41
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.87mi
Distance
41ft
Elevation Gain
40ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
750ft
High Point
714ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This paved path starts and ends at the main parking lot on South Race Street. It crosses over Douglas Creek via a small wooden footbridge and continues through restored grasslands. There is a nice overview at Freyfogle Overlook that also has some signs on local ecology.

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Contributors
Beth Prior