Farming

  • Difficulty: Hard three yellow stars
  • Distance: 0.74 miles
  • Restrooms: Yes
  • Stroller Friendly: No
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No
  • Playground: Yes
  • Dog Friendly: Yes
  • Location: Samuel S. Lewis State Park
    • black and white illustration of a battlefield

    Clues for Your Hike

    1. From the first parking area, walk to the paved path between the information sign and the Nature Center.
    2. Walk past the bathrooms, then turn right on Hill Top Trail, following it into the woods.
    3. When you come to a road, look both ways before crossing and continue to follow Hill Top Trail. There will be yellow trail markers on the trees.
    4. At the bottom of the hill, turn toward your left to follow the trail up the hill.
    5. Turn right at the Hill Top Trail marker, then walk behind the play area.
    6. At the next Hill Top Trail marker, turn left, then look for a tree on your right for the post.
    7. To return to your vehicle, continue following Hill Top Trail, walking past the restroom on your left.
    8. Continue straight until the next Hill Top Trail marker. Turn left and walk up the hill toward the parking area. Be sure to stop and look both ways before crossing the road.
    9. When you get to the top of the hill, follow the paved path back to the parking area.

    Did You Know?

    • Odd and strange crops that are being farmed - hot chili peppers, leeches, flesh-eating flora, and seaweed, are just a few.
    • Cattle and calves, corn, and soybeans are the top three US farm products.
    • There are 1.9 million farms in the US and 95% are operated by families.
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