L.L. Stub Stewart State Park – September 29, 2014
Hollie’s Point of View and Bumping Knots Loop
7 Miles
We wanted a hike close to home and one that we could take the dogs along, so we chose Stub Stewart State Park because we had heard of the many trails there and wanted to check them out. The weather was cloudy and a bit rainy so we decided on an easy hike.
The trail starts out on a paved portion and then becomes dirt and with the rain it was a muddy mess. You do need to watch out for horses and bikes because this is a multi-use trail. Along with the horses comes the piles of horse manure. The trails are obviously used by many horses so watch where you step.
Once the rain started the hike became not-so- fun. We finished and had hopes of views of some sort as there were viewpoints noted on the map. We must have missed them because we saw nothing but mud. This trail is also suitable for mountain biking so it is best to be alert while on the trail. We did not encounter many others on this day but I would guess that in nice weather it is more popular. There is a nice information center with helpful volunteers and probably great for city kids to learn about wildlife and the forest.
