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Water Lily Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A pleasant hike across the prairie around a small lake.
1.3
mi
Distance
46
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyWildflowers
Access Issues
This park is open year-round daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. There are no fees or permits required to park or rxh at this park.

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Flatter
Steeper
1.32mi
Distance
46ft
Elevation Gain
48ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
1,014ft
High Point
974ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This small park is the newest addition of the regional parks managed by the Three Rivers Park District. This aggregate surfaced trail makes a loop through or past restored prairie, wetlands, oak forests and alongside some of the highest quality water-lily marshes in Scott County.

Route Conditions

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Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
May 07, 2025 • Early Morning
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
May 05, 2025 • Evening
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
April 25, 2025 • Midday
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Wood ducks, geese, woodpeckers, trumpeter swans.
April 20, 2025 • Early Morning
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