Grey Fox Loop at Kettle Creek Traditional Cache
Grey Fox Loop at Kettle Creek
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The trail system at Kettle Creek is relatively easy to follow with the aid of a map or simply by following the signs. Grey Fox and Red-tailed Hawk Loops are the only trails maintained on the north side of Running Valley Road. The trails start at the corner of the overflow parking lot and loop through a mature hardwood forest with moderate hiking. There is also a small pull-off on Running Valley Road for about three vehicles.
The Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary itself is a 166 acre preserve. 120 acres was donated for the preservation of wildlife by long time County resident Clayton Swink, an additional 46 acres was purchased in 2004. It is now owned by Monroe County and provides an interesting arena for outdoor programs. It has an old field, mature deciduous forest, evergreen stands, and two ponds. Over 2 1/2 miles of maintained and well marked trails are open for public use year-round, 7 days a week, sunrise to sundown for hiking and cross-country skiing. There is no hunting, camping, littering or pets allowed on the property and fishing is limited to handicapped individuals for catch and release purposes only. Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary is open to the public year-round, from sunrise to sunset. Littering, hunting, camping, and pets are not allowed on the property. Fishing is limited to handicapped individuals for catch and release purposes only. As usual, many thanks to Roger Spotts for his "permission slip" and for all the work he does for the center.
More information about the grey fox may be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray_fox.
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