Well mowed grass adjacent to trails lessen risk of encounters with rattlesnakes. Parking lot off University Drive. Benches along the trail. We entered the southern reaches of the park. Two deer close by. Lots of pelican's at the weir. Suggest taking the right fork of the trail and enter University Hall from the Science building link. Take the elevator to the Sixth floor to visit the art gallery, then take elevator to ninth floor. There is a long stairway to the bus link. From there, walk back to parking lot or circle either or both of the two nearby lakes first. Save time for a Tim Horton's coffee or Dairy Queen sundae as...
Read moreLove this place. Lots of native wildflowers (if you know where to look, and what you're looking for), and wildlife. Sadly, the people ignore signage indicating no bikes, and walking trails that have been available for decades are now transitioning to muddy bike ruts. No place is safe from the tires and the previously pristine areas have been turned into mud pits. Still a beautiful...
Read moreIf you are looking for a challenge there are some great new stairs near the high level bridge. Just be prepared for some steep sections and erosion on the trail. Parking is a bit lacking but there is a lot off northbound university drive and access from Elizabeth Hall wetlands. Offers some great views from the top of the coulee that are well...
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