Brooker Creek Preserve - The Friends Trail

Maps are available (seen some in a clear container just past the bridge on the trailhead) and plenty of free parking. Says open daily from 7am-6pm. We did almost 6 miles there today absolutely beautiful, stinks no dogs but I get it people are lazy and can't follow rules, hence them not being allowed. Nice clean paths well marked and lots to see with a few choices to choose from. Pavilion/picnic area with many tables lots of trash cans and a few sitting areas.

Loved the trails and the educational center. The volunteers were knowledgeable and cheerful. Great place for kids

Went early in the morning, and it was quiet. The trail is a single loop only with a small detour to the observation tour. The whole loop is about 1.75 miles long. I would considerate it barely a moderate hike. The only reason I rate it as that is due to the tree roots that you need to watch out for along the trail. The trail is well marked with red painted posts or red squares on trees. There are a couple spots where the hiker trail crosses the horse trail. We saw a family of deer crossing the path to hop the creek. No restrooms and parking is just at the trailhead which is at the end of Lora Lane.

Really beautiful! Looks like it could get muddy during the more rainy season. We saw lots of birds including a turkey. There's even an audio tour to it.

Nice place to see wildlife depending on the day. I have been here multiple times and have seen deer, raccoons, pygmy rattlesnakes, little aquatic creatures in the creek, and plenty of different bird and butterfly species. Trails are easy. I do recommend boots for safety just in case you happen upon a snake. They generally aren't interested in people but accidents happen. There are bathrooms here and some boardwalk trails as well.