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This route explores paths along several adjacent parks southeast of Sheffield, using the Porter Brook Trail as an anchor. Note it’s very hilly headed further south toward Porter Brook
A good place to start is at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens. It’s ~1 mile of paths around these beautifully landscaped gardens. Then, continue to the Porter Brook Trail at Endcliffe Park, a Victorian-area park with lovely grounds and a lake. The path continues into Bingham Park, starting a solid climb, then through Whitley Woods and Forge Dam, ending at the trailhead at Fulwood Lane Car Park. It’s up to 4 miles one-way, climbing some 800 feet over the final 2.5 miles.
Add-Ons: Some additional trail in the parks. At the north end, add Crooks Valley Park/Ponderosa Park, ~1 mile north of the botanic garden. At the south end, a very large network of trails around Blacka Moor and adjacent preserves at the south end.
- Up to 4.1 miles one-way
- 817 feet (249m) -- very hilly south of Bingham Park
- Sheffield Botanical Gardens
- Other access points and car parks
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