Miles of hiking trails
Come join us on one of our guided hikes (listed below) or stop in at the Visitor Center (round building to the left of the parking lot) to pick up a trail map and start your own journey. There is no admission fee to explore the property, but donations are appreciated to help us maintain our trails.
Walk around our ponds, see and hear native wildlife, and take in beautiful views from observation decks and blinds on each trail!
Each Trail has a webpage with descriptions and photos
QR codes are posted on signs. Use a BarCode Scanner App while you are hiking, and you will be able to link directly to the below pages for more information and photographs that may help you to find your way on our 510 acre campus.
Tiny Things Tour (nature hike concentrating on microbial life)
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Scheduled Guided Hikes
Join us for a guided hike on CBEC’s 510 acre peninsula for this unique opportunity to discover some of the natural features and treasures found on our property. A docent will lead participants on a journey to explore topics of Hummock Succession, Oyster Reef Ecology, Salt Marsh Plants, Lake Knapp Bird Residents, Tree Identification, Resident Raptors and many other topics. Most hikes will experience walking a 1.5 mile flat path around the center of our 510 acre peninsula. Many hikes will have a rest stop with restroom accessibility. Participants are encouraged to dress for weather and bring along a water bottle, small snack, and binoculars. Duration is approximately 2 hours. Trips are subject to cancellation due to weather or low enrollment. Check-in and hike begin at the Visitor Center.
Cost is FREE to CBEC Members, $5 for Non Members
