Black Oak Trail

Gary Lehman

Black Oak Trail

09/11/17

My family fell upon Maple Lake. We were trying to go to a more main entrance for the park but ended up there because that is where the GPS landed. Then we walked towards the lake and found a matted down path around this small lake. It was a really nice walk. There were a couple fallen trees that provided great entertainment for us. Also there were picnic tables that were obviously flooded but made for interesting views and photographs. Obviously this is not a programmed trail, just one of those created to gain access to the water for fishing. The one aspect of the park that was not desirable was the litter. Those were pretty contained to the more public areas though.

4.0

Keith Richard

Black Oak Trail

07/12/16

The Black Oak Trail is a fantastic short hike for some peace and solitude solo with some great spots to sit and think as well as do a bit of journaling. It's also a dynamite place to get kids out into nature. The trail is very easy terrain and is mostly flat. It starts out at the Little Red Schoolhouse. The Little Red Schoolhouse has fantastic exhibits that are interactive as well as educational. Side note, they also have very clean bathrooms accommodations.

5.0