The Trails at Spring Lake Park

The hiking trails at Spring Lake Park offer scenic paths for those looking for a relaxing walk, as well as those who prefer a more challenging hike.  Hikers need to be alert to changing conditions on the trails, such as fallen tree limbs, rocks, ruts, and wet soil.

·         Hikers are encouraged to stay on marked trails to avoid thorn bushes, uneven ground, and poison ivy, whose berries serve as food for resident birds. 

·         Dogs must be on leashes at all times.

·         Hikers and horseback riders use the same trails at Spring Lake Park. Caution is advised when meeting on the trail. Horses can be startled by loud noises or sudden movements.  

Eleven trails are currently open:    

·   Big Tree Trail – Go south along the east fence line of the parking lot, then east along Moon Creek.  Look for the giant, 200-year old Cottonwood tree on the right.  This is a flat, easy trail for hikers, with several access points to the creek.  

·   West Trail – Go west from the parking lot to the creek crossing.  Follow the loop back to return to the parking lot.  This is a flat, easy trail.
 

·   Egg Bag Creek Trail —  From the falls area, go west along Egg Bag Creek.  At the creek crossing, this trail intersects with West Hill Spur and West Trail.  This trail is narrow with some uneven footing, and is not appropriate for horses.    

·   West Hill Spur –  At the end of Egg Bag Trail (or across the creek from West Trail), go up the hill to a clearing, connecting with Overlook Trail on top.  The hill on this spur has a steep incline.

·   Overlook Trail — Go west from the falls area.  Go up the hill to the clearing, horseshoe loop, and scenic overlook. Trail returns to the falls area. The hills on this trail offer moderate inclines.    

·   South Trail – From the parking lot, go south across the bridge, continue south across Moon Creek, then up the hill in a southeast direction.   When the creek is high, this crossing is appropriate only for horses or hikers wearing knee-high waterproof boots. Stepping stone access is under construction.  This trail, which runs the length of the park, currently dead ends at the second Moon Creek crossing.  South Trail has varied inclines, groomed in placed and primitive in others.

South of Moon Creek, five trails intersect with South Trail:

·   Deer Trail – Follow South Trail across Moon Creek, turn left, and follow the loop, which returns to South Trail.  This trail is mostly flat.
 

·   Ridge Trail – Head south on South Trail, turn right (west) on Ridge Trail and follow the loop around and back to South Trail.  Halfway through the loop, Ridge Trail also intersects with Turkey Trail.  This trail has moderate inclines.
 

·   Old Road – Follow South Trail to Old Road.  Turn left (east) up the hill, then return down the steep incline to South Trail.
 

·   Turkey Trail – Take South Trail to Turkey Trail, turn right (west) and follow the loop around and back to South Trail.  This trail, which also intersects with Ridge Trail and Creek Trail, is flat with some uneven footing.
 

·   Creek Trail – Take South Trail to Creek Trail, turn right (west) and follow the loop around and back to South Trail.  This trail, which also intersects with Turkey Trail, is mostly flat with some uneven footing.

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