Trail: Concrete roadway around grounds
General Information
* Name/Location of Trail
Trail: Concrete roadway around grounds
(check all that apply)
Hiking
Walking
Walking
Describe any major attractions along the trail:
(e.g., waterfall, scenic vista, historic feature, etc.)
This relatively flat circular concrete roadway enables a great walking experience right in front of Castle Gould, past the playground, right in front of Hempstead House, and just by the dog runs. The route could be started from either of the two parking lots (Castle Gould or Hempstead House)
None
Loop
Length of the trail
(from sign/brochure or from AllTrails app)
0 1/4 miles
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
If parked at Castle Gould on cobblestones there is a 3.5 " curb to negotiate. If parked at Castle Gould on the available lined grass spots there is no curb. If parked at hempstead House there is no curb.
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
4 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
96 inches
Distance from the parking area to the trailhead
(If no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to the trailhead)
20 feet
(check all that apply)
Concrete
Width of the trail tread at its narrowest point:
(at least 36")
96 inches
How long is the narrowest point in trail?
1300 feet
Steepest running slope or grade on the trail:
4 %
How long is the steepest running slope on trail?
20 feet
How long is the entire slope that contains the steepest slope?
45 feet
Steepest cross-slope on the trail:
25 %
How long is the steepest cross-slope on the trail?
60 feet
Describe any protruding objects or obstructions along the trail:
cracked concrete
Link to map, information, waypoints, and photos of trail:
Comments
On the link to the map, the walking area is labeled "Public Access Roads."