Franklin Parker Preserve Red Trail Hike (Moderate)

This hike will Start an End at the Chatsworth Lake Entrance pictured in the feature photo. There is one porta pot at the start of this hike. We'll hike 6 miles on the red trail at a moderate pace (about 2 mph) stopping a few times to break and enjoy our surroundings. And one longer stop for a snack and scenic view. I encourage taking pictures. It is a winding sandy trail which goes through the woods, along and across small bodies of water, past old cranberry bogs, by a viewing platform, which we'll use and across a small suspension bridge. It's mostly flat with some small hills along the way. There may be some wet spots. I recommend good hiking boots, water and a snack. I also find a hiking stick very useful. This is a diverse trail with multiple types of plant life. Expect some beautiful and interesting views nature has to offer. We'll leave a painted rock, with an inspirational message, along the trail to mark our presence. One rest stop we'll pass was made for giants. You'll just have to come to see what I mean. I've posted some pictures to give you a feel for the trail. Hope you can make it. Paul # 609-540-2513.