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Program runs
from June 2 to August 17

Flower Garden

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 1.42 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: Yes

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: John C. Rudy County Park

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  1. Start in the Pines Picnic area in the front of John Rudy Park. Look for the large wooden sign for the start of the Heritage Rail Trail along the large gravel parking area. Start here and follow the asphalt trail as it parallels the entrance road.
  2. Follow the trail until you reach Mundis Race Road. Be very careful crossing the road here and make sure to look both ways to continue following the trail.
  3. The trail will head downhill. Continue about 80% of the way down the hill until you reach an interpretive sign on the left side of the trail. Turn left here to head toward the creek. If you start going uphill, you went too far.
  4. Just before you reach the creek, look for red rectangles marking a trail on your right. Turn right here to follow this trail and the creek will be on your left.
  5. Up ahead, you will reach a set of wooden stairs to cross over a large sycamore tree. Carefully cross the tree and watch your head as you go.
  6. Once on the other side, keep following the red rectangles as it travels along the creek. Be sure to look for wildlife, especially birds and waterfowl along this scenic trail.
  7. The trail will meander along the creek for about 0.25–0.5 miles. Eventually, you will reach the Heritage Rail Trail with an asphalt path and a wooden fence. Look for the post here.
  8. To return to your vehicle, turn right onto the Rail Trail and the trail will soon turn to the right at a road. Continue following the trail with the road on your left until you reach the same road crossing when you started your hike. Carefully cross the road and the trail will lead you back to the parking area.

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