Turkey Hollow Trail/Cross Country Ski Trail

Rolling through open fields, brushlands, oak forests, and a pine plantation, this trail is ideal for wildlife observation. Due to the wide range of plant life and varied topography, many species of plants and animals can be seen along the way, including the elusive turkey. Due to several small hills, Turkey Hollow Ski Trail offers a more challenging route for the experienced skier.

Following is an unofficial trail description.

Trail Rating Guide:

1=walking on a level paved road.

10=Walking on an unmarked trail up a bluff, covered with leaves, poison ivy, tree roots, and boulders the size of a house.

Distance: 2.7-mile loop

Time: 1.5-2 hours

Difficulty: 2.5-3

Bathrooms: Huser Astronomy Center, Visitor Center, south loop of Homestead campground, and Homestead Picnic area.

Parking: Huser Astronomy Center, or Park Visitor Center parking lot, or south loop of Homestead Campground, or Homestead Picnic Shelter.

Description:

Wide, grassy, rolling, slopes. Some mosquitoes in the pines. Open fields, brushlands, oak forests, and mature pine plantations. This trail is ideal for wildlife observation. Due to the wide range of plant life and varied topography, many species of plants and animals can be seen along the way, including the elusive turkey.

During the mornings, dew will be found on the grass.

This trail is a favorite among birders. Bring your binoculars and bird book. An excellent trail to check off bird sightings.

Located near Homestead Campground, this trail will be enjoyed by all in the family.

The trail is a combination trail: walking and xc-skiing. Due to several small hills, Turkey Hollow Ski Trail offers a challenging route for the experienced skier.