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Experience a preserved wetlands with plentiful bird species and aquatic animal life.


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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

100%

Runnable

370' 113 m

High

365' 111 m

Low

11' 3 m

Up

11' 3 m

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

This area is foot-traffic only. 
No bicycles or mechanized vehicles are allowed. These activities disturb wildlife. Strollers are permitted if kept on the trail.

Stay on designated trails. 
Off-trail running results in significant damage to the plants and animals that live on the forest floor.

Harvesting is prohibited. Please leave all rocks, feathers, leaves, bones, etc.

Need to Know

There are public restrooms and vending at Howell Park. There are no amenities in the wetlands.

Runner Notes

If you do the main outer loop, the terrain is varied between dirt, boardwalk, bridges, and some asphalt through the park. Use caution on the boardwalks and bridges, as the area is very moist and the algae makes the wood very slick at times.

Description

The Howell Wetlands Outer Loop circumnavigates the Howell Wetlands. The terrain is varied, and other than some slight inclines when you first enter the woods, it's relatively flat and well maintained. On this trail you'll tread on grass, dirt, boardwalk, asphalt, gravel, and a couple of bridges over the marshes. There are always plenty of opportunities along the way to observe the native flora and fauna.

Flora & Fauna

Rare river cane, snapping turtles, diverse duck species, squirrels, a plethora of birds, and all the local flowers can be found here.

Contacts

Shared By:

Derek Wirth

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Trail Rankings

#315

in Indiana

#27,596

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Main trail along the wetlands in the early fall.
Mar 19, 2018 near Evansville, IN

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