Over 3 miles of trails and roads crisscross the tree farm, providing access to a variety of settings on the property. Visitors may walk any of these trails and roads-obeying any temporary signs due to seasonal closures or management activities. The walking routes described below all begin and end in the main parking lot. Each route provides distinct opportunities to see and learn from our demonstrations and exhibits located at key points of interest on the tree farm. Follow colored markers in the woods that correspond to each route, or devise your own route to self-discovery.

A Forest Stream (follow the blue markers in the forest)
Hopkins Trail to Carlson Road to the East Loop and Middle Loop of the Watershed Interpretive Trail. Return via Hopkins Trail from Cedar Grove Picnic Shelter.
Total Distance: 1.3 miles

Wood, Water & Wildlife (follow the yellow markers in the forest)
Follow Hopkins Trail to Cedar Grove Picnic Shelter. Head south on Creek Road to Down Creek Road, and the West Loop Watershed Trail . Return via Grouse Hollow Road-or the Hopkins Trail at Low Gear Road.
Total Distance: 1.8 miles

Forests for the Future (follow the green markers in the forest)
Begin by walking Hopkins Trail to Low Gear Road, and continue west across our Reforestation Demonstration to Grouse Hollow Road. Beyond the west end of Grouse Hollow Road you will find the Uneven-Age Trail : take this trail to the West Loop Watershed Trail and return via Hopkins Trail or Grouse Hollow Road.
Total Distance: 2 miles