Reservoir Loop Trail

Core Garden Trails, Trails

The Reservoir Loop Trail encircles the entire reservoir basin, is ADA accessible from the Education and Event Center and Lower Parking area and is the access route to the other features of the WVBG.   This crushed stone loop trail provides views of the large variety...

Far Side Trail

Trails, Woodland Trails

Originating at the diversion dam follow the blazes to a creek crossing downstream from the dam.  The rocks in the creek make this crossing quite easy most of the time.  There is a short boardwalk aiding in the ascent from the stream.  Immediately past this boardwalk...

Wetland Loop Trail

Trails, Woodland Trails

The Wetland Loop Trail can be accessed from the Forest Trail to the left of the wooden bridge or from the eastern end of the Wetland Boardwalk. The trail begins in very open forest changing to hemlocks as the slope ascends. Shortly before rejoining the Forest Trail a...

Tibbs Crossing Trail

Trails, Woodland Trails

Hiking past the diversion dam on the Forest Trail a sign directs the walker to the lower end of the Tibbs Crossing Trail, so named because two crossings of the creek are necessary to complete this loop.  It is worth wet feet to follow this path along a lovely cliff...

Forest Trail

Trails, Woodland Trails

This trail is central to the other woodland loop trails. The Forest Trail is just a few paces from the wooden bridge and allows travel in either direction.  Following the trail to the right the walker comes to a beautiful open area, the site of the diversion dam that...

Pond View Trail

Core Garden Trails, Trails

This short loop takes visitors from the Reservoir Loop Trail, through the alder grove and down to an intimate view of the pond and provides the best viewing location for the water outlet tower. Many birders prize this spot for its wildlife viewing.   100 yards...