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 Trails at CHMF      

  

 

Clay Hill Memorial Forest has over 5 miles of developed trails that vary in length from 1-3 miles and in grade from gentle to steep.  The trails are clearly marked.  A trail map can be downloaded here or picked up at the kiosk at CHMF.

PRIDE Ecological Succession Trail.--This trail interprets ecological succession in forests, grasslands and old fields.  It is 1.1-mile in length and has one relatively steep hill/valley to traverse.  The steepest portion of the trail is provided with steps.  The trail is provided with interpretive signage.  It passes by several sites of historical interest including a slave cemetery, an 1830's log cabin, and and hand-dug spring.  The PRIDE Trail is color-coded with red trail signs.

Little Angel Spring Trail.--Our oldest and most used trail is located primarily in The Joan White Howell Nature Preserve.  It is 1.4-miles in length and has overall gentle grades.  This trail leads to Little Angel Spring, the burial site of Joan White Howell.  Several large standing yellow poplar and many American Chestnut stumps are located along this trail.  The Little Angel Spring Trail is color-coded with green trail signs.

Trout Lily Trail.--This trail passes through one of the deepest ravines at Clay Hill and crosses Sanders Creek and then proceeds uphill onto a ridge separating Sanders and White creeks.  This trail is a connector between Little Angel Spring Trail and The Ted White Trail.  This trail is provided with  a series of steps along the steepest portion.  It is the second most rigorous trail at CHMF.  This trail originates off of the Little Angel Spring Trail and eventually connects with the Ted White Trail.  It is a favorite trail for observing spring wildflowers including its namesake.  It is color-coded with orange trail signs.

Ted White Trail.--This trail is our longest (1.7-miles) and most rigorous trail (150-200 ft elevation).  It leads visitors to the least visited portion of CHMF.  Coyote, deer, bobcat and turkey have been observed on this trail; the quiet hiker may have memorable encounters.  This trail is color-coded with blue trail signs and provided with a series of steps and two bridges.  It is the most rigorous of our trails and should not be attempted by those who have difficulty walking up or down steep slopes.

Images from the Trails

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