By Bernheim
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 and the cypress tupelo swamp. Allow extra time for strollers and accessibility devices. For an easier trek, park on Arboretum Way to walk to Mama Loumari.
- Rating: Easy
- Width: Avg. 96 inches | Min. 36 inches
- Surface: Pavement, pea gravel, packed dirt, grass, loose gravel, mulch
- Slope/Grade: Multiple short and mild slopes reaching a max grade of 16%
- Obstacles: Small washouts on gravel and dirt sections
- Comfort: High sun exposure, benches located along trail
- Traffic/Popularity: Likely to encounter other people
- Parking: Designated accessible parking at Visitor Center and on Arboretum Way