5. Gallaher Bend Greenway
Description:
This greenway offers a quiet, forested trail with lovely vistas
of Melton Lake.
Because it is on federal land, users must remain on the trail and obey
all postings.
Trail surface:
Gravel, with natural path around loop and short paved section before
entrance.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Handicap Access: Yes, but gravel surface inhibits wheelchair access
Distance:
4.6 miles winter, 4 miles summer (round trip)
Main Entrances:
Winter -- near Clark Center Park;
Summer -- northeast of Clark Center Park
Uses:
Walk/jog, pets, bicycles
Map
legend/rules
Beware.
This area is closed for deer hunts three weekends each fall
and several spring weekends for turkey hunts.
(For 2008, closed dawn til noon, April 5-6 and 12-13.)
For exact dates, please refer to reservation
turkey hunts and
deer hunts.
In 2007, the gravel was extended in the field to the end of the loop.
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