Monday, February 20, 2012

SUNDAY STROLL




Hello Hikers! It's that time….theme day.....so each Sunday I’ll write about an easy hike for the days when you don’t have a lot of time and still want to get out and experience nature on a Sunday Stroll. I took the picture of my dog Lucy strolling on the trails of Cobus Creek last year. Please leave a comment of places you take your dog on walks in Michiana.

There is a great place to take a Sunday stroll in Elkhart, Cobus Creek County Park. It is located in the northwest corner of Elkhart County. Once farmland, this 84 acre site contains a range of natural habitats from abandoned fields, woods and wetlands. Cobus Creek, a cold water trout stream runs through the property.

Hard packed and natural hiking trails lead visitors through the park and around the five acre pond. Come explore the natural beauty and recreational opportunities Cobus Creek has to offer. It is an easy hike with well maintained trails. Visitors can choose to walk around the pond which is about a 2 mile hike, or can take the longer route along the property for 3.5 miles. Pets are welcome as long as you keep them under control. I’ve been there maybe a dozen times, and most times did not see any other hikers. A very peaceful hike……..enjoy!


Park Hours:

January, February, November, December
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
March, October
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April, September
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May, June, July, August
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Park hours subject to change without notice.

Park Location :

Cobus Creek County Park is located at
30680 C.R. 8, 1/4 mile east of Ash Road in Elkhart, IN.

Please follow park rules of Elkhart County Parks.
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    This really is a great little, shady and bird-filled, park. Not far from my house in Osceola,
    it's great for walking AND a little privacy. Thanks for the info about trial mileage. David Dodd Lee

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  2. Cynthia HMarch 31, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    Hi - wanted to alert you to an issue at this gem of a park. Today's South Bend Tribune had an article of plans to build a wastewater treatment plant at the head of Cobus Creek, which winds through the park. Here is that link: http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/proposed-discharge-for-cobus-creek-gets-cold-reception/article_565d2fe8-b8b9-11e3-a527-001a4bcf6878.html For updates see "Save Cobus Creek" on Facebook. We are reaching out to bloggers to attempt to get the message out. Thank you!

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