Knight Brown Nature Preserve
With almost five miles of walking trails, the Knight Brown Nature Preserve showcases a wooded valley, two gently rippling streams, many different types of ferns, spring wildflowers, and the rare eastern leatherwood shrub. The preserve has an informational kiosk at the trailhead, handmade benches at various places, two bridges, and picnic tables. 6 individual trails make up this trail system to explore.
- Beechwood Bottom Loop 0.6 miles
- Poets Walk 0.75 miles
- Running Pines 0.6 miles
- Fern Trail 0.5 miles
- Canopy View Loop 0.25 miles
- Leatherwood Loop 1.1 miles
- Creekside Loop 1.1 miles
Accessibility Overview: Not recommended due to steeper hills and rooted trails.
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It was a great hike. Lots to see. No restrooms.
Aug 10, 2026 · Google ReviewThey have some great trails, and there are several options. Did the red trail and it was a great leg workout.
Apr 13, 2026 · Google ReviewHad the place nearly to myself. 💗 Trails well marked.
Dec 27, 2025 · Google ReviewGreat place to expend the time
Oct 14, 2025 · Google ReviewWonderful place to visit
Sep 5, 2025 · Google ReviewSign up to our newsletter
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