This trail is awesomely educational and incredibly easy on the eyes. That said, it’s pretty rugged. In addition to a couple wicked sets of steps, there were lots of sections that had so many bumpy tree roots that I had to work pretty hard to keep the stroller upright. We DID do it with a jogging stroller, and we did it without any help. (By which I mean, just one adult, pushing the stroller, not myself pushing and someone else to help me over the difficult parts.) If you’re not up for a real adventure, I’d say let this one wait until all your kids are on their own two feet, or backpack it.
There is lots to learn along the trail, with signs explaining things about wildlife, ecology, and the history of the area. The total distance was a little over a mile. There was another turning we could have explored, but since we’d already done more than the day’s share of steps, I decided not to explore any further.
There is plenty of parking at this and the other trail access points in the park. (I’ve only personally stroller hiked this trail.) There is a $3 per car entry fee or you can get a season pass. Restrooms were located near the trail head and were clean and in good repair.
Trail surface: Dirt and gravel, with some boardwalk.
Freedom Coded: Yellow. Although you are near water a lot of the time, there are railings.
Double stroller accessible: Definitely not. The trail is much too steep, bumpy, and narrow for a double stroller.
Stroller type: Jogging stroller, but barely.
Distance: about a mile
Loop: yes
Shade cover: about half and half. When you’re near/over the water the trail is sunny.
Restrooms: near the trail head in their own building.
Parking: Plenty, also near the trail head.
Getting There: Visit the website for directions or use 38.635981,-77.193904 in your GPS.
