Hiking Along War Eagle Creek
Withrow Springs State Park Trails

Dogwood Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: ¾ mile Loop
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Time: ½ hour
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • This trail begins in the first camping area, and many dogwoods can be seen along the trail in the spring. It also passes near some springs and seepages, providing water for many ferns.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
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  • Recommended Season: Spring, Fall

Forest Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: 1¼ miles One-Way
  • Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
  • Time: 1 - 2 hours
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • Following an old roadbed, this trail is located on the western side of the park. It starts approx. ¾ of a mile past the park office on spur 23, across from the camping area. It follows along the old roadbed, then ends along a county road near the ballfield. Many deer and squirrels are usually spotted along the trail.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
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War Eagle Trail

    The Basics
  • Type: Hiking
  • Length: 2 miles Loop
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Time: 1 - 2 hours
  • Requirements: None
    Description
  • This scenic trail is named so after the creek it follows. About halfway down the trail is a small cave with rock formations. Past the cave and through the surrounding woods, this trail climbs to the top of a 150-foot high bluff. The scenic overlook atop the bluff, with views of the river and surrounding countryside, is what makes this trail so popular.
    Additional Info
  • Camping: No
  • Water: No water on trail
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  • Pets Allowed:
  • Recommended Season: