Prairie Branch lakeside trail – Lake Raven loop from Huntsville State Park

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Prairie Branch lakeside trail – Lake Raven loop from Huntsville State Park

Hard

2.9

(4)

runners

Prairie Branch lakeside trail – Lake Raven loop from Huntsville State Park

02:07

17.2km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

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Huntsville State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.28 km

Prairie Branch lakeside trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail, part of the Prairie Branch Loop, is for hikers only. This is because it is highly erosive. The other half of the Prairie Branch Loop takes you inland through the park's mixed pine and hardwood forest.

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6.18 km

Lake Raven

Highlight • Lake

Lake Raven lies at the heart of the superb Huntsville State Park. Its surrounded by beautiful mixed pine and hardwood forest, while wonderful encounters with wildlife can be expected on …

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11.2 km

Triple C Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Triple C Trail was built by and named after the Civilian Conservation Corps. It encircles much of Huntsville State Park and is used for access to remote areas of …

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15.0 km

Headwater boardwalks

Highlight • Trail

Get closer to nature as you hike across Lake Raven's wetlands and marshes. These boardwalks are a great place from which to view the dragonflies, birds and other species that …

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17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.19 km

< 100 m