August 22, 2023
Yonah Preserve Trails
We got started at 8:15 AM and avoided the forecasted heat and humidity with the help of high tree cover keeping temperatures between 72&82. The trail continues to be in excellent condition despite heavy use of both hikers and bikers. This is an easy trail with very short hill climbs. We took the short side trail on the northwestern section of the hike to see the reported Yonah Preserve WaterFall. Having not fully researched the location of this waterfall, sorry Roger, we only saw a small, but picturesque cascade well below the actual waterfall. The correct location of the Yonah Preserve Waterfall is shown on Waypoint #1 on the track map. We saw only one wildflower today and just a few mushrooms, but it was still a "great day for a hike."
Today's Hikers: Jenny Bell, Gerald Richardson, Betty Smith, Charles Hawkins, Linda Schultz, Ken Kellerman, Angela Evans, Rex Wade , Lynn Steele, Roger Willis, John Cape, Rich Brown, Sue Vaughn, Jane Brown & Squirt, Jack Treadman, Mike Bell , Shelia Getman, Renée Corbett & Beth Hawkins.
The route
6.2 mi · 413 ft climbing · 2h 58m out, 2h 34m walking · 2.4 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
14 photos are shown on the map where they were taken — click one to see it full size.
Photos (14)
Turner Reservoir around which the trails follow. Today's hikers (L-R)Back: Jenny, Gerald, Betty, Charles, Linda, Ken, Angela, Rex, Lynn, Roger, John, Rich, Sue, Jane & Jack; (Front): Mike ,Shelia, Renee, Beth and Squirt. Yonah Preserve . . . a really nice place to hike! Getting ready and heading out. Our first view of Turner Reservoir from the dam. Typical trail conditions. Slow down . . . this is a dangerous banked curve. Just a few mushrooms today. A nice bridge across Turner Creek. Squirt decides to cool off in Turner Creek. A small cascade on Turner Creek . . . NOT Yonah Preserve Falls which we did not see! This is Yonah Preserve Falls, just a short distance up Turner Creek. Next time! Photo courtesy of Mark Oleg. Waiting for Mike to fall in Turner Creek. Hairy Elephant's Foot, a.k.a. Devil's Grandmother . . Just about the only blooming wildflower seen today.