BSA Troop 717 Nature Trail

Map of BSA Troop 717 Nature Trail, Northern Kentucky

Elevation Profile of BSA Troop 717 Nature Trail, Northern Kentucky

Overview. This is a short lollipop trail across from St. Elizabeth Hospital’s Edgewood campus. Constructed by Boy Scouts of America’s Troop 717, this trail is a nice surprise in the heart of the suburbs with a nice variety of wildflowers on display inside of a nice patch of woods.

Route Type | Lollipop
Total Distance | 1.02 miles
Elevation Gain | 147 feet
Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate

GPS Waypoints
Trailhead | 39.015247, -84.558478

Parking. Limited roadside parking is available on the eastbound lane of Horsebranch Road near the Gateway Community and Technical College parking lot.

Trail Navigation. Walk on the well defined trail to reach the intersection to begin the short loop. About midway through, there is a shortcut path if you’d like a shorter walk in the woods.

CAUTION - Poisonous Snakes. Copperheads can be found in the area, albeit rarely. Should you encounter one, stop and slowly back away. Always give venomous snakes a wide berth. Know Before You Go => University of Kentucky Venomous Snake Guide

BSA Troop 717 Nature Trailhead, Northern Kentucky

Virginia Spring Beauty, Northern Kentucky

Roundleaf Ragwort, Northern Kentucky

Rue Anemone, Northern Kentucky

Dutchman's Breeches, Northern Kentucky

Common Blue Violet, Northern Kentucky

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Small Stream, Northern Kentucky

Toadshade Trillium, Northern Kentucky

Yellow Trout Lilly, Northern Kentucky