As part of the Physical Activity goals outlined by the Community Health Needs Assessment, DCMH, and several local community partners have teamed up to share more information about the defined trails and walking paths in Decatur County.
We will highlight a trail in our county each week, including important information to know before you go. With the community's health in mind, we hope you will take advantage of the warmer weather and go for a walk outside!
YMCA Walking Trail
The YMCA Walking Trail offers plenty of parking in the YMCA parking lot.
The trail is gravel, includes exercise stops with equipment along the route, surrounded by trees that provide nice shade, and runs next to a waterway. Several benches are located throughout to rest in.
If you walk the gravel trail only it's about .7 miles. If you add in the optional paved out-and-back over the bridge route it's about .9 miles.
The trail is open year-round to the public and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail. This is on a smoke-free campus.