Biscuit City Trail

As you begin to walk around the small pond, you will see that the area is very swampy and that there are several little streams in the vicinity. This explains a feature of the trail that can be seen later on. Once you have rounded a good portion of the pond, there is a gradual slope that follows the flow of a stream coming from the pond. This slope leads to little bridges, but first, you will see the remnants of an old mill that utilized water power. All that remains is the foundation, but there is an informational panel that gives details on the history of the building and its location. After passing both the mill foundation and small bridges that cross the stream, there is an uphill portion of the trail that brings you back to the pond. From there, you will see a spring house that lies adjacent to one of the many streams. Finally, after seeing all of the Biscuit City Trail’s main attractions, you will see that there is a gravel path that leads you back down to where you started.

Overall, I felt that the Biscuit City Trail was a great experience. Considering how short a trail it is, and its proximity to residential properties, the Biscuit City Trail is a site rich in history that has lots to offer to both the young and the old. Although it can be a little swampy at times, the combination of the mill, the pond and its springs, and the spring house make the trail environment an experience that never fails to catch a hiker’s eye. Furthermore, I thought that it was neat how there was such a nice little trail right in the middle of the neighborhood. It reminded me of Thewlis Woods, but it was slightly different in that there were water features and you were trodding through very damp terrain. In some parts when you are going back up to the pond, the terrain is more difficult to navigate because of the mud, roots, and incline. These obstacles made it more difficult to travel in this particular area. Because of this, this part of the trail is not designated as handicap accessible.