S5. Hike #16 - Peavy Arboretum (McDonald Forest)
S5. Hike #16 - Peavy Arboretum (McDonald Dunn Forest) Starting Location: parking lot at Peavy Arboretum Point of Interest : forest scenery Distance : 4 miles (lots of trails available) Difficulty : Moderate due to steepness Bathrooms: porta potties at parking lot Parking : plenty of parking, several small lots EV Chargers : no We've been here before, in Feb 2024, but the weather was so good, and this is close to home, and the leaves are changing color. Our group of 8 started out walking uphill along a service road, with trees arched over us, dropping colorful leaves. The road is in great shape, but a constant incline for over a mile. We eventually left the road for the Powder House trail. This trail is smaller, but still in good shape, although the wet leaves could be slippery. We were here in the afternoon, and the light was fantastic, setting off the color of the leaves. Lots of interesting places and views along the way, including this small ...