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A rolling trail from the north trailhead around to the old river bed and back with pretty grasses and birds.


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Miles

1.0

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Loop

581' 177 m

High

575' 175 m

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6' 2 m

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6' 2 m

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Open area where you can see anything from a vole to a beaver to a bald eagle and so many other animals here at the Riverside Natural Area.

Closes at dusk throughout the year and specific areas during controlled burn projects.

Description

This is the first trail out of the trailhead and is a nice rolling hike through a grass prairie. Red-winged blackbirds frequently sing to you as you hike, deer or turkey may be around the next turn or maybe a harrier, and a hawk or kestrel will be flying overhead.

The colors of the grasses and flowers are breathtaking during the seasons of the year and can be enjoyed by all. You can hike Trail 1 by itself or pick up Trail 2 and head deeper into the Riverside Natural Area for even more natural beauty.

Flora & Fauna

Various milkweed plants as well as prairie forbs.

Contacts

Shared By:

Troy Schwable

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Blue Stem along the way.
Jul 21, 2016 near Fairfield, OH
Tree Planting around North Trail Loop
Jul 21, 2016 near Fairfield, OH
Future Farming Fields for Milkweed Plots
Jul 21, 2016 near Fairfield, OH

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