Photo: Andrea Krava
Trails
Bobolink Grassland
1.5 miles
Easy – ADA – Hike – Grass
Winds through grassland and leads to an observation deck overlooking the wetlands.
Interactive Map: Bobolink Grassland
Camp Starview
1.7 miles
Moderate to Difficult – Hike – Grass, Dirt & Gravel
Goes through ravines and over steep hills. Open only to groups renting the Youth Camp.
Interactive Map: Camp Starview
Covered Bridge
0.5 miles
Easy – Hike – Pets – Gravel
Goes through a covered bridge and connects with the Shagbark Trail.
Interactive Map: Covered Bridge
Five Oaks
1.5 miles
Moderate to Difficult – Hike – Gravel
Goes through a steep ravine with black shale outcrops.
Interactive Map: Five Oaks
Kokomo
1.5 miles
Easy – Hike – Grass, Dirt & Boardwalk
Winds through the wetlands with numerous observation decks for watching wildlife.
Interactive Map: Kokomo
Lake
0.3 miles
Easy – Hike – Pets – Paved
Leads to Buzzard’s Roost Lake.
Interactive Map: Lake
Sassafras
2.1 miles
Horseback Riding Only – Grass, Dirt & Gravel
Goes through forest and meadows.
Interactive Map: Sassafras
Shagbark
0.5 miles
Easy – Hike – Pets – Gravel
A loop trail at the end of the Covered Bridge Trail. Goes through forest and meadows.
Interactive Map: Shagbark
Sugar Maple
1.3 miles
Moderate to Difficult – Hike – Gravel
Crosses Slate Run Creek and several steep hills.
Interactive Map: Sugar Maple
Shelters
Non-Reservable Shelters
Shady Grove Picnic Area
Picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, small playfield, restrooms.
1 Open Shelter: 3 small grills, electrical outlets, seating 80
Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area
Picnic tables, grills, playfields, playground equipment, drinking fountain, restrooms and a 14-acre lake with two children’s fishing docks and lakeside boardwalk.
1 Open Shelter: 4 small grills, electrical outlets, seating a maximum of 200
Activities
Scout Troops can reserve the 55-acre Camp Starview for day camping or overnight camping. Organized and sponsored youth and church groups can reserve it for day camping only.
On 14-acre Buzzard’s Roost Lake. Lake is stocked with blue gill and large-mouth bass. The lake has an observation deck with a spotting scope for watching wildlife.
Sassafras Trail: 2.5 miles
A 7-acre area with wooded hillside bordered by a creek. Kids and their caregivers can connect with nature and discover the fun and adventure of outdoor play. Access from Shady Grove Picnic Area. Walk past the observation deck on the Five Oaks Trail and down to the bottom of the hill.
PET TRAILS
Covered Bridge Trail – 0.5 miles
Lake Trail – 0.4-miles
Shagbark Trail – 0.5 miles (must walk the Covered Bridge Trail to get to it)
A shelter at both Buzzard’s Roost and Shady Grove picnic areas, with tables, grills and play equipment. Free and available for all to use on a first-come first-served basis.