Head of the Crow Hiking

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Hiking at Head of the Crow

Head of the Crow State Park has multiple trails for both seasoned and beginning hikers to enjoy the park's incredible views.

IMPORTANT: Throughout the trails, hikers should note the significant changes in elevation and prepare with proper equipment, including plenty of water, appropriate shoes, and bug repellent.

Trails

Buggytop Trail

Head of the Crow State Park

Distance

2.05 mi.

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking
Natural Bridge Trail

Head of the Crow State Park

Distance

0.10 mi.

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

This one-acre State Natural Area features a 25-foot high natural sandstone arch with a span of 50-feet that provides a scenic overlook of Lost Cove.

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking
Pack Hollow Trail

Head of the Crow State Park

Distance

1.60 mi.

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

This trail has 1.6 miles open to the public. The open segment follows along bluff lines slowly descending into Tom Pack Hollow.

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking
Sherwood Day Loop

Head of the Crow State Park

Distance

2.85 mi.

Difficulty

—

Surface

Natural

This trail covers mostly level ground with a few stairs. Along this trail you will pass through a forested ridge along many rock formations. There are several overlooks offering long views of Crow Creek Valley and a natural bridge.

Availability
Open

Allowed
Hiking

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.