Elmer's Way Red Trail at Harry C Barnes Nature Center
About This Trail
This short half mile hike packs in a lot of fun stuff for the little ones.
You start off and I fun map of the trails. The map is drawn by a local Boy Scouts. You will follow the red blue Trail until it splits. From there you will fall the Red Trail and signs for Elmer’s way.
This Trail has a creek running through it. This means there are many wooden bridges for the kids to cross. There are also a couple Sandy areas along the way for the kids to get in the water and play.
There are tree identification markers for everyone to learn different trees along the trail.
This Trail is mostly flat but as a lot of roots and rocks to make it a little difficult for the new walkers.
At the end of the trail you can walk behind the Nature Center and get a view of their owls and hawk. If you wish to go to the Nature Center it is open Thursday through Sunday for a fee.
Trail Features
| Surface type | Dirt |
|---|---|
| Stroller friendly | No |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Excellent |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | No |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
Creek
Wooden bridges
Sandy areas to splash
Tree identification
Fee & Parking Details
Large parking lot for the nature center can be used to access the trails located behind the building
Trail Contributor
Hi! I’m Annette and I’m a stay at home mom of 2 girls, 4 and 1. I first joined HIB back in 2015 when my oldest was around 6 months. We aren’t originally from here so HIB was such a great way to connect with other parents, kids, and getting to know my knew home. It seriously has been one of the best experiences for us as a family. When my oldest is in preschool the little one and I do the carrier. When the oldest is home we do a lot of toddler hikes. We love when my husband gets to join on the weekends.
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