

Small trailhead and parking beside the Pike River offering river bends, marshy banks, boardwalks and stands of trees — great for intimate riverscapes, shorebird and frog photography, and seasonal color (especially fall and spring migration). Accessible parking and easy trails with no entry fee; best light at sunrise and golden hour or overcast for even tones. Weekdays and early mornings reduce dog-walker and runner traffic; bring insect repellent in summer.


Small trailhead and parking beside the Pike River offering river bends, marshy banks, boardwalks and stands of trees — great for intimate riverscapes, shorebird and frog photography, and seasonal color (especially fall and spring migration). Accessible parking and easy trails with no entry fee; best light at sunrise and golden hour or overcast for even tones. Weekdays and early mornings reduce dog-walker and runner traffic; bring insect repellent in summer.