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Bear Lake Road --
Hollowell Park Topo Map |
Mill Creek Basin Trail (1.6 miles, 600
feet)
There are active Beaver Ponds at Hollowell Park. To access
them, follow the Mill Creek Trail for about 300 feet to a very big tall dead
gnarled tree, look off to the left at about a 45 degree angle and you will see
a black standpipe sticking out of the ground about a foot. The standpipe was
the fresh water source for the homestead that once stood in the Park. Walk
toward the standpipe and then follow the paths along the Mill Creek to the main
beaver pond. Along the way you will see many smaller ponds made by the family
of beavers. You will know when you are at the main pond as the dam will be
about 6 feet high and there will be a very large lodge in the center of the
pond. PLEASE USE caution and stay on the paths, as beaver are very shy
creatures. As nocturnal creatures, you best bet to see them is just before
sunrise and just after sunset. |
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