4 years ago
A lot of trails to explore. Trails ranging from ea...
A lot of trails to explore. Trails ranging from easy to difficult. Bring a good pair of hiking shoes if you are going to explore most of the trails. You can jog on some of the trails as I saw one woman do. Bring water . No bathrooms available.One trail connects to the bike path that runs along RT.89 and includes the walking bridge over the river. The difficult trail, with lots of rocks and roots making it difficult to traverse, is scenic because it travels along a basin and has short paths to access it. Planks have been added over areas that could have puddles to cross. Very little litter. Signage and marked s to help guide you. Bring a rugged stroller for most of the trails. The difficult trail is stroller inaccessible. A few trails may accomodate a wheelchair, but, be ready to push.
Stay on the paths! Poison ivy and electric fences are along the trails.
Only animals I saw were a dragonfly, chipmunks and a few birds.
Main building was closed due to covid-19. Gardens outside are starting to age with the seasons. Benches and picnic tables available. Donation box at information sign. I donated before I hiked. Plenty of sectioned parking. I saw license plates from Florida and (Don't mess with) Texas.
I'm going back! I recommend this place.
Update: Halloween , 2020; I went back and did more of the Turkey Pond Trail and Wendy's Loop. To my surprise, the raptor exhibit was open. I saw owls, red tail hawk and a bald eagle . No, the eagle didn't say "Here's Wayne and Wanda!". The birds had a penetrating stare and I felt they were staring me in the eyes thinking "Hey, do you have a rodent on your person? If not, stop looking moron!".
I saw beaver homes on the water , but no beavers. I've seen them in the wild and they splash a lot to intimidate potential predators.
I'm glad I went back and I'm looking forward to the building reopening!