Brewster Lake Trail (Red Trail) (1.8 Miles)
This trail crosses and passes by a number of beautiful habitats, including a fen, a mature oak forest with unusually large trees, and a pasture frequented by deer and turkey. A trail extension has been added to provide a scenic view of Brewster Lake.

Lupine Trail (Green Trail) (0.4 Miles)
The primary features of this trail are retention ponds, panoramic views, a small section of open forest, and a wetland dominated by skunk cabbage.

Beech Maple Ridge Trail (Blue Trail) (1.75 Miles)
This trail passes through a second growth forest, mature oak and beech-maple forests, a section of swamp forest, and a fen.

Tall Grass Prairie Trail (Yellow Trail) (0.4 Miles)
This is a shortcut to the middle of the Blue Trail. View the beauty of our constructed wildflower prairie on the west side of the trail.

Old Farm Trail (Orange Trail) (1.3 Miles)
This is one of our easiest trails to hike. It provides both open and forested views. The prairie loop provides a closer view of the prairie.

Black Walnut Trail (Loop Trail) (0.2 Miles)
This trail provides wonderful panoramic views of the Visitor Center through a black cherry grove.

Cedar Creek Trail (White Trail) (0.9 Miles)
This trail runs through a sand prairie with a great view of Cedar Creek, and then loops back to the Blue Trail. It is a primitive trail and somewhat more strenuous than our other trails. Blue and white trail markers, along with white markings on the trees, will help guide visitors through the trail.

Rules and Regulations for Trail Users

• Keep all pets on a leash. Pets are not allowed in the buildings. As a courtesy to other participants please do not bring pets with you to programs, including hikes. 
• Clean up all pet waste on trails.
• Respect rights of adjacent property owners.
• Stay on trails and do not interfere with research projects and equipment. Off-trail hiking may be permissible with written staff consent. 
• No littering or dumping.
• No bikes, ORVs, or horses on trails.
• No personal or motorized watercraft on Brewster Lake or Cedar Creek.
• Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, and possession of illegal drugs on the property is strictly prohibited.
• Possession and/or discharge of firearms, weapons, fireworks, and/or explosives are prohibited with the exception of bows and rifles used strictly (and with written consent) for the deer and turkey management programs.
• Camping and campfires are prohibited. Campfires in the designated fire pits adjacent to housing units are allowed with staff permission.
• Recreational swimming is prohibited.
• No hunting, fishing, trapping, or plant collecting, except for authorized research or management purposes. 
• Do not release wildlife or domesticated animals on the property.