Near Thompson Trace
waterfall landscape
Near Thompson Trace
Fido is allowed but must be on a leash
Near Thompson Trace
Trail is short, paved, and ideal for pets and runners.
Near Thompson Trace
waterfall
Near Thompson Trace
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Thompson Trace

3.0 (1 Rating)
A blue blazed trail that runs from the Turkey Creek Falls area to the western edge of the preserve
1.3
mi
Distance
266
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The preserve is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and closes at 4 p.m. on other days. Check the website for holiday closures and time changes, as there can be penalties when using preserve during unscheduled times or closures.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.27mi
Distance
266ft
Elevation Gain
161ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
799ft
High Point
573ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from the !Turkey Creek Falls Recreation Area parking lot (which has a picnic area and restrooms), head north on the road to find the trailhead. From there, the trail crosses the Narrows Ridge Main Loop before looping back to the southwest. The trail roughly parallels the Narrows Ridge Main Loop but as you are in thick woods, you aren't able to see the other trail even though the are close in places. At just under a mile, the trail comes to a second junction with the Narrows Ridge Main Loop. Continue straight to stay on the blue-blazed Thompson Trace Trail which ends at the western edge of the park at the Highlands Trail parking area.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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