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Program runs
from June 1 to August 16

Orange

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 1.0 miles

Restrooms: No

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: No

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve

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  1. You will see the gated trail entrance marked by the small brown sign on a big tree that says “Ferncliff.”
  2. Go straight down the wide trail. You will see a stream on your right and cross a bridge over the stream, so the waterway is now on your left.
  3. Continue down the trail to a second smaller footbridge and then the stream is on your right again. This trail is a bit rocky, winds around gradually, and is nestled between steep hills on either side.
  4. Continue walking somewhat downhill until you see the post attached to a tree, smaller than most others in this area, on your right.
  5. If you have come to a waterway crossing where there once was a bridge to cross, go back and look for the post
  6. that will now be on your left.
  7. You may want to walk up to the edge of the stream and look for wildlife in the water.
  8. To return to your vehicle, turn around and retrace your steps back on the trail, now going gradually uphill, taking in the beautiful untouched woods, to the parking area.

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