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Enjoy breathtaking views of the forest canopy and gorgeous knobs from 75 feet above the forest floor. Rating: Easy Width: Wooded overlook 68 inches | Pavement 96 inches Surface: Pavement, wood Slope/Grade: Gradual 5% grade of pavement to flat wooden structure Obstacles: Large rocks at trailhead with space for mobility… Read More
The Meditation Trail, created in memory of Lily Banerjee, invites you to connect with nature along the peaceful Bent Twig Trail. This serene path features six spurs, each offering a unique meditation prompt inspired by the qualities of nearby trees. Thoughtfully placed signs introduce you to each tree’s positive attributes,… Read More
Take this flat and upland trail through the forest and connect to one of Bernheim’s fire roads. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. 48 inches | Min. 24 inches Surface: Gravel, packed dirt Slope/Grade: Mostly flat with mild slope with max grade of 2% Obstacles: Log Comfort: Low sun exposure Traffic/Popularity: Unlikely… Read More
Cross Bernheim’s highest elevation of 927 feet. Wind through streams and beech and maple woodland with some gentle slopes. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. 36 inches | Min. 24 inches Surface: Packed dirt Slope/Grade: Multiple varied slopes reaching max grade of 28% Obstacles: Roots, rocks, logs, creek crossing Comfort: Low sun… Read More
Traverse through a pine and cedar forest and view vines and shrubbery undergrowth that provide habitat for wildlife. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. 60 inches | Min. 24 inches Surface: Packed dirt, wooded bridges Slope/Grade: Mostly flat with a couple of small slopes reaching 17% grade Obstacles: Roots, small logs Comfort: … Read More
Journey through a mature forested area with understory woody plants that are suitable for home landscapes. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. 54 inches | Min. 36 inches Surface: Packed dirt, loose gravel, pavement, wooden bridges Slope/Grade: Short slopes that reach a 28% grade Obstacles: Roots, rocks, bridges, low clearance log Comfort: … Read More
Stroll through mowed pathways across the grassland prairie over mostly even terrain. Use Big Prairie trails to connect to other trails in the Arboretum. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. gravel 60 inches | Avg. grass 120 inches Surface: Grass, packed dirt, gravel Slope/Grade: Mild slopes with max grade of 11% Obstacles: … Read More
Trek to the Edible Garden, Research Building and Mac’s Lake. Enjoy bird watching, wildflowers and moss. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. gravel 48 inches | Avg. paved 96 inches Surface: Pavement, gravel, wooden bridges Slope/Grade: Multiple short and mild slopes reaching max grade of 12% Obstacles: Cracks in pavement, bridge reaches… Read More
Stroll around 32-acre Lake Nevin through beautifully landscaped gardens and plant collections. View the cypress-tupelo swamp and redbud trees in ACRE. This 32-acre lake was part of the landscape design created by the Olmsted Brothers in 1948. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. 60 inches Surface: Pavement, pea gravel, loose gravel, wooden… Read More
Start this out and back trail at the Visitor Center to see all three of the Forest Giants in a Giant Forest. Enjoy views of native grasses and habitat as you cross the Big Prairie. Wind through parts of the Sun and Shade Loop to Lake Nevin, and see magnolias… Read More
Stroll this paved, accessible path to Let There Be Light, the statue marking Isaac W. Bernheim’s gravesite. Enjoy sweeping views of the Big Prairie and surrounding landscape. Rating: Easy Width: Avg. 72 inches Surface: Pavement Slope/Grade: Gradual 12% grade to reach flat surface Obstacles: Small cracks in between stone at… Read More
Enjoy views of the prairie and trees, including crabapples, dogwoods, magnolias, and conifers. This accessible trail utilizes the hike/bike lane of the main road through the arboretum. Rating: Easy Width: 138 inches Surface: Pavement Slope/Grade: Multiple mild slopes reaching a max grade of 9% Obstacles: Speed bumps, small hills Comfort: … Read More