Harrison Bay Hiking
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Harrison Bay State Park

Please excuse our mess as we work to build a brand-new learning playscape! Work has begun paving the way for a nature-based playscape that will combine the fun of a play area with opportunities to learn and help children connect with nature through a hands-on experience. Due to the heat, work may begin each day in the early morning hours before quiet time is over, causing noise for our campground guests. Please contact the park office for additional details. Thank you for your patience during this project!

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    Hiking at Harrison Bay

    Trails range from easy to moderate. Explore the shoreline on the 4.5-mile multi-use loop trail. The 1.5-mile wooded nature loop offers some steep inclines and the 0.5-mile walking trail tracks through native grassland. 

    Trails

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    • Bay Point Loop Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      4.30 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      Forested trail that follows along the lakeshore and shallow bays.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking Mountain Biking

      Group Camp Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.25 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Group Camp Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.25 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Allowed
      Hiking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 51.80'
      Loss 15.80'
      Grade
      Typical 5.6%
      Max 28.6%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 1.9%
      Max 7.2%
      Tread Width
      Typical 34"
      Minimum 12"
      Surface Type
      Soil 81.6%; Rock 11.4%; Gravel 6%; Wood decking 0.9%
      Obstructions Exist
      Large rocks: 8 in tall; Tree root: 7 in tall; Tree root: 7 in tall

      Island Loop Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.45 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      This trail is located on the Island across from the Point Trail.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Lakeshore Loop Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.55 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Lone Tree Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.15 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Point Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.25 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Point Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.25 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Natural
      Allowed
      Hiking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 16.80'
      Loss 25.00'
      Grade
      Typical 3.2%
      Max 15.2%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.5%
      Max 16.7%
      Tread Width
      Typical 41"
      Minimum 24"
      Surface Type
      Soil 93.4%; Gravel 6.6%
      Obstructions Exist
      Step: 7 in tall; Tree root: 6 in tall; Tree roots: 6 in tall

      Starwalk Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      Distance
      0.55 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Paved
      This trail is a 0.55-mile interpretative trail.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Hiking

      Starwalk Trail

      Harrison Bay State Park
      This trail is a 0.55-mile interpretative trail.
      Distance
      0.55 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Paved
      Allowed
      Hiking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 23.30'
      Loss 36.90'
      Grade
      Typical 2.2%
      Max 8.2%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 1.1%
      Max 4.9%
      Tread Width
      Typical 50"
      Minimum 48"
      Surface Type
      Crushed stone 76.5%; Mowed grass 17.7%; Gravel 4.4%; Wood decking 1.3%
      Obstructions Exist
      Step: 3 in tall; Tree root: 2 in tall

    Trail Definitions

    • Cross Slope 

      Describes the degree of incline from one side of the trail path to the other; measured as a percentage. Cross slope aids in water drainage and impacts the overall trail stability.   

    • Grade  

      Describes the rise in elevation over a horizontal distance on the trail; measured as a percentage.  Higher percentages represent a steeper grade indicating a more challenging ascent or descent for hikers.    

    • Standard Ramp Grade

      Serves as a reference guide for the grade of the trail.  Standard Ramp Grade is 8.3% across all trail assessments.  

    • Surface 

      A characteristic of the trail expressed in terms of material type, grading, compaction, and roughness of the path. Possible surface types include soil, gravel, paved, and mulch.   

    • Tread Width    

      Represents the horizontal distance from one edge of the trail path to the other; measurements can vary.  Tread width helps to determine the amount of space a hiker has to pass through. Obstacles on the trail can alter the remaining tread width.   

    • Trail Types: Loop

      Trail returns at or near the point from which you started. 

    • Trail Types: Network 

      Offers multiple route options within one trail, and each route is connected

    • Trail Types: Out and Back

      This type of trail travels out to an endpoint where hikers turn around and travel back to the starting point.   

    • Trail Types: Stacked Loop

      A loop trail contained completely within another trail.   

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    The Visitor Center Gift Shop is the perfect place to pick up a map, learn about the park, or find a souvenir. You’ll find an assortment of apparel and keepsakes to remember your trip to the park.
     
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