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Program runs
from June 2 to August 17

Nature

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 1.39 miles

Restrooms: No

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: No

Dog Friendly: No

Location: Richard M. Nixon County Park

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  1. Look for the handicap parking spots just in front of the Nature Center and start here. There should be a large grassy lawn across from the parking spots and a long wooden walkway along the road. Walk in the grass down the hill but follow the wooden walkway to the blacktop path by the split rail fence in the left corner of the lawn.
  2. Look for the bridge up ahead and cross it. The path will turn to gravel, and you will come to a Y by the pond. Keep left here and follow the trail until you reach the intersection with the Bird Hollow Loop on your right.
  3. Turn right on Bird Hollow Loop Trail between the pond and nature play area. You will cross a bridge shortly, then an intersection with the shortcut trail on the left. Continue straight on Bird Hollow – you will cross a second bridge and then eventually reach a third bird box on your left. Turn right here on the Old Field Loop Trail.
  4. Follow the Old Field Loop up the hill and you will cross a powerline two times. Continue following it until you reach a T with the Geology Trail after a long distance. Turn left here on the Geology Trail.
  5. A small bridge will be up ahead. Cross this bridge and continue on the trail with the creek on your right.
  6. Next, you will come to some steps leading to a large bridge. Cross the bridge here and follow the wood pathway to the gravel trail. Look for the post at this intersection.
  7. To return to your vehicle, turn right on the gravel trail and follow it straight all the way back to the Nature Center. A concrete walkway will bring you around to the front of the Nature Center and the parking area.

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