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West Trail – Deer Viewing – Train Garden loop from Environmental Education Center

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West Trail – Deer Viewing – Train Garden loop from Environmental Education Center

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2.6

(2)

88

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West Trail – Deer Viewing – Train Garden loop from Environmental Education Center

02:04

7.77km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

658 m

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cottonwood Trail, a half-mile mulched pathway, invites you to enjoy a peaceful stroll on this easy, well-marked trail with great views. This trail connects you to several other loop trails in the park.

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2

3.37 km

Rocky Ridge Trail & Bluff Loop Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

At this junction, you'll have the choice to continue along the Bluff Loop Trail or transition to the Rocky Ridge Trail. Both trails are adorned with plentiful hickory trees.

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3

4.24 km

Bluff Loop Trail & Cottonwood Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

If you are coming from the Cottonwood Trail, you can choose to continue onto the Bluff Loop Trail, which connects to the West Loop Trail and Rocky Ridge Trail. If …

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4

5.07 km

West Trail – Deer Viewing

Highlight • Trail

You can explore around six miles of paved and woodchips trails throughout the arboretum. If you are looking to explore beyond the curated path of the botanical gardens and explore …

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5

6.11 km

Train Garden

Highlight • Structure

In the Train Garden you can climb up on a caboose train car and look down at the model train sets winding in and out of the garden around you. A great spot for kids of all ages!

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6

7.29 km

Erickson Water Garden

Highlight • Natural

The Erickson Water Garden has paved trails and benches where you can enjoy the waterfalls, plants, and flowers which are curated to attract birds and butterflies.

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B

7.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

3.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

1.84 km

1.31 km

520 m

< 100 m

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