Travel Reference
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Colorful mushrooms grow all along the Overlook Loop.
The path is a dirt bed that is well groomed no matter what time of year it is.
Late spring through summer the thick foliage gives the route a nice enclosed feel
(and the shade is welcome in the dog days). The trail is marked with a single red
paint blaze, making this an easy trail to follow.
The Overlook Loop trail starts at the kiosk on the west side of the well-used
boat ramp. There is a large topo map of the tract's two hiking trails in the kiosk.
Now, don't be scared: Looking at the map of the Overlook Loop, it looks like this
is going to be one long and steep climb to the top. Actually, the trail builders put
in a good amount of switchbacks, and the climb is much easier than you would
expect.
Your hike actually begins along the southern banks of Coon Creek. Throughout
the first 0.2 mile you will be right next to the creek. If you like to fish, you might
want to bring a pole so that after your hike you can wet a line for some spotted
bass. As for wildlife, you are most likely to see white-tailed deer and wild turkeys,
and along the creek, wood ducks.
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