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 2009, closed dawn til noon, April 4-5 and 18-19.
For exact dates, please refer to reservation
turkey hunts.
In the fall 2009, the area is closed
Oct 17, 24-25, Nov 17, 14-15, 28, Dec 5-6,
see
deer hunt map.
In 2007, the gravel was extended in the field to the end of the loop.
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