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An easy hiking loop with access to backpacking sites, woodlands, group campsites and Lake George.


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Map Key

1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

811' 247 m

High

714' 218 m

Low

77' 23 m

Up

97' 30 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Wildlife

Family Friendly Easy walking, bathroom in the parking lot, and pond access makes for a good family hike.

Description

This easy loop trail offers access to the Twin Valley Trail Pine Ridge Backcountry campsites. The trails are relatively flat with slight terrain changes making it a great loop for little ones or from the group campsites in the Camp Hook area is the trail that gains you access to hiking the rest of the park. Listen for the "who cooks for you all" hoots of the Barred Owl as they are common in this area. Spring Peepers can be heard near Lake George, where catch and release fishing is permitted without a license.

Flora & Fauna

White pine, red cedar, various deciduous hardwoods, wetland owls, frogs, and more.

Contacts

Land Manager: Five Rivers MetroParks

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Five Rivers MetroParks

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#570

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#29,371

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Woodland Naturary at Camp Hook makes for a fun trailside diversion.
Mar 16, 2017 near Carlisle, OH

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