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Gum Root Park Loop
Trail
0.8 mile
1.3 kilometer
point to point
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
30'
9 m
Descent: -14' -4 m
High: 125' 38 m
Low: 102' 31 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 1% (1°)
Max Grade: 3% (2°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“A short trail near Newmans Lake.”
— Ann Russell-Vargas
Features
Birding · River/Creek · Wildlife
Description
This is a simple, short, hiking trail near Newmans Lake Conservation Area that heads through a swamp flood plane area. You can add on a short out-and-back on the Gum Root Spur Trail for some added mileage to the loop.
Flora & Fauna
Cypress, live oaks, sweet gum.
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Photos, Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed
Contacts
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