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Cross diverse lowland and uphill terrain in a oak-hickory forest. Named for two families that lived in the area in the 1800’s, the trail includes the Jackson family cemetery. Rating: Difficult Width: Avg. 24 inches | Min. 12 inches Surface: Packed dirt Slope/Grade: Multiple slopes reaching max grade of 32%… Read More
Hike moderate to steep slopes, overlooking a valley and weave through the forest. Access to the Canopy Tree Walk, a must-see at Bernheim. Iron Ore Hill derives its name from the iron industry that flourished in the area in the mid 1800s. Rating: Moderate Width: Avg. 36 inches | Min. Read More
Weave through mature wooded areas, and climb steep slopes. The trail is named due to activity during the Civil War. Rating: Moderate Width: Avg. 24 inches | Min. 16 inches Surface: Packed dirt with a small section of gravel Slope/Grade: Multiple short steep and mild slopes, max grade reaching 43%… Read More
Wind through many ridges and view mounds of unknown origin. Look for the effects of logging and iron ore mining along this trail. Rating: Moderate Width: Avg. 36 inches | Min. 18 inches Surface: Packed dirt Slope/Grade: Multiple varied slopes, reaching a max grade of 34% Obstacles: Roots, rocks, logs,… 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
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