Irene Petrov

A very nice although short (0.4 mile) trail going through a dense forest along a bubbling brook. Many interesting plants grow around, with interpretive signage here and there. It’s a loop trail following the brook on both sides. Lots of shade even in the middle of the day because of tall old trees. After completing it, one may continue on the Eagle Trail that starts nearby and leads to Cleveland Park near the Zoo.
Eagle Trail provides a nice leisurely walk through the woods above the Cleveland Park. It starts above the tennis courts and goes to the south end of the park (where Lakehurst St. meets Fernwood Way). The trail is narrow and not paved, but the surface is quite smooth. Lots of shade, birds and squirrels abound, various trees and plants to admire. About half a mile long.

Wonderful place, great walks along several trails in the Preserve, with some sections paved, some having boardwalks and others – natural surface. Beautiful trees, plenty of aquatic plants, wildflowers, various birds, butterflies (but beware of snakes – we saw a young copperhead in the middle of the paved path!). Birds chirping, toads croaking, even roosters crowing in a distance – nature lover’s dream place! Can be accessed (free) at several places, but Conestee Park area adjacent to the Preserve is probably the most convenient one: ample parking, playgrounds, pavilions, restrooms, water fountains and trailheads of a number of trails going into the Preserve.