Name: Bass Ponds Trail
Rating: 4.0

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The Bass Ponds Trailhead is at the end of E 86th St. Accessible parking at the bottom of the hill is available upon request. This area is open all year but may be closed due to flooding in the Spring. There are no fees or permits required.

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There are vault toilets and parking for 10-12 cars at the upper trailhead and also at the lower, accessible trailhead.

Description

From the parking lot on E 86th Ave, descend the steep paved road to the accessible parking lot at the base of the bluff. From this lower parking lot, follow flat loop trails that circle two ponds, a marsh, and a spring-feed stream (Ike's Creek).

The Bass Pond Trail can also be reached from the Old Cedar Ave Trailhead via the Hogback Ridge Trail.