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Meeting
Place:
In the parking lot in front of the Lowry Nature Center.
Note: Parking is FREE at Three Rivers Park District locations.
Route:
The park has various trails covering many distances. Most are out and
backs with small loops along the way. All runs begin and end at the
Lowry Nature Center parking lot.
Eastern Bike/Hike Trail:
Run south on Nature Center Drive (the entrance road), to the first paved
trail entrance on the left. Continue on the paved trail, ignoring the
initial left-hand turn. The trail then crosses three (3) dirt
roads. Turn right at the 'T' and run back to Nature Center Drive.
Turn right at the road and finish in the parking lot. The distance has
been measured at 5.29 miles.
Western Bike/Hike Trail (Short Loop):
Run south on Nature Center Drive (the entrance road), to the 2nd paved trail
entrance on the left. This trail quickly crosses County Road 11.
Run left at the 'T' and continue to the Picnic Area/paved road. Turn
right on the paved road and continue to the first trail entrance on the
right. Turn left at the 'T' and run back to the Lowry nater Center
parking lot. The distance has been measured as 5.33 miles.
Nature Trail:
You might want to take along a map as it's relatively easy to get lost on
these trails. However, trails leading back to the Lowry Nature Center
are clearly marked.
Run the outside loop: Lake, Tamarack (don't miss the boardwalk), Aspen,
Oak, Maple (Cattail). The estimated distance is 3 miles.
Other Things to Know:
Carver Park Reserve is a little used great location for running.
Note: The Nature Center is often closed during prime running
hours. A portable toilet is located in the parking lot. Bring
your own fluids.
Western Bike/Hike Trail (Long Loop):
The Wetern Bike/Hile Trail can be made considerably longer (and
hillier) than the short loop listed above by including the horse
trails. We recommend you take along a map as the trail (and directions)
can be confusing.
Run south on Nature Center Drive to the 2nd paved trail entrance on the
left. This trail quickly crosses County Road 11. Run left at the
'T'. Leave the paved trail and join the horse trail at the overlook on
the left. Bear right through the overlook and run down the hill.
Take the left fork and run to the (dirt) Carver Park Road. Turn
right on Carver Park Road. Cross the road and rejoin the horse trail
just before the parking area for the King Blind. The trail will turn
right and run parallel to County Road 5. Turn right just before the first
cross road. Bear left on the open field at the top of the
incline. Stay left at the next fork and continue to the Picnic
Area/Paved Road. Turn right on the paved road and continue to the first
trail entrance on the right. Turn left at the 'T' and run back to the
Lowry Nature Center parking lot. The distance is estimated at 7-9
miles.
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Mileage Map & Information
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