Creekside Trail
The Creekside Trail is a hard-surfaced trail that goes between the Grace Coolidge Campground and the Visitor’s Center. The trail is very simple, is about 2.5 miles one way, and passes the State Game Lodge, the Peter Norbeck Visitor’s Center, and the Coolidge General Store.
We started the trail at the Grace Coolidge Campground and parked near the bathrooms. There is limited parking if hiking from this direction. It looks like the majority of people park at the Visitor’s Center and walk from there.
Saw these mountain goats at the end by the Grace Coolidge Campground.
One place to start the trail - at the Grace Coolidge Campground.
This squirrel kept barking at us at the Grace Coolidge Campground.
Cute things for kids to do and look for along the trail.
Looks like an alligator.
Saw this beautiful owl on the path one night.
Pretty walkway.
Fish and Hook Picnic area across the street from the trail.
Coolidge General Store.
Beautiful church.
Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center.
State Game Lodge.
Stop and have a beer on the porch or at the bar.
Pass the Game Lodge Campground.
We are not alone - this section visited by buffalo a lot.
Nice playground to stop at.
Pretty lake - have seen buffalo in here as well before.
Getting close to the Visitor’s Center.
The beginning of the trail or the end depending where you start. This is at the Visitor’s Center.
Beautiful sunset we saw once walking the trail at night.