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The trails here vary between soft-surface dirt and gravel. The obvious trails and good signage ensures you won't get lost. In addition to the cool second-growth forest of the Big Rock Trail, the rest of Big Rock Park varies from woods to meadows to wetlands. Take your time and explore it thoroughly.
To do a short mile and a quarter hike, head for the bridge directly across from the entrance to the park. Head left along the creek, then turn right (south) and continue along boundary fencing, eventually turning into the park and arriving at a T junction where two trails meet. At the sign for the Big Rock trail, turn left and arrive at the rock itself in just a few steps. There's a small loop trail that encircles the rock; explore it before continuing on!
Continue south, past the Woods Loop Trail (worth the detour if you have the time) junction to a point at the southeast edge of the park. Ahead of you, it's possible to walk into Big Rock Park Central, but you'll turn right onto the meadows trail.
A bit further on, turn north on the Wetlands Trail. Meander through this section of the park before arriving at the west side of the parcel. Turn right, heading north, and continue straight down a drive and back to the park entrance.
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