With over 9 miles of winding trails, there is a walk for everyone! Hike through lush forests, white pine stands, native grass meadows, wetlands, springs, and meandering streams. From quiet forest paths to broad grassy avenues, Creasey Mahan is ideal for local hiking, trail running, and nature exploration. Benches and picnic tables provide ideal spots for birding, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. A favorite trail destination is the Frog Pond, which is a healthy place to spot sunning turtles, frogs, and salamanders. Friendly dogs on leash are welcome (bring pick-up bags). No bikes allowed on trails or fields.

Trail Maps are available at the Office Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the main kiosk as you enter the wildlife area near the fire pit.For a printable version of the map only, click here.

Hiking Trails

In 1975, the Mahan family gifted their 170-acre farm to create the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Once primarily horse pasture, with patches of woodland along waterways and ravines, Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve is now a living example of how good stewardship and community involvement can restore a healthy forest ecosystem.

Main Trails

Mahan Lane 0.4 miles – Moderate: Once a horse and buggy lane, this wide trail begins as a Cherry-Oak allée near the backyard of Mahan Manor, and passes by the Woodland Garden, Frog Pond, and native grasslands.

Nature’s Edge 1.6 miles – Moderate: This loop trail moves through wooded areas, along Little Huckleberry Creek, and by Hidden Springs.

Cross Country Trail 0.9 miles – Easy: A favorite trail for runners, this trail travels along the forest and through meadows.

Watershed Trail 0.3 miles – Moderate: Meander in the forest to the seasonal waterfall, Tavia’s Wildflower Trail, and Pine Ridge. Watch for birds and wildlife.

Tavia’s Wildflower Trail 0.3 miles – Moderate: Named in honor of Creasey’s Executive Director, this footpath leads to the waterfall, with hillsides of lush spring wildflowers near Little Huckleberry Creek.

Pine Ridge 0.4 miles – Easy: Venture near forest restoration areas and view a stand of White Pines (Howard Mahan’s favorite tree).

Minor Trails

Owl Prowl – Easy: Travels by a savannah area reforested with native trees, and transitions into more mature trees providing homes to Screech Owls.

Walnut Drop – Easy: Dips into a gentle valley, dominated by Black Walnut, Tulip Poplar, and Sycamore trees.

Frog’s Leap – Easy: A series of narrow trails leads to the Frog Pond, home to turtles and frogs.

Sinkhole Rim – Moderate: A loop trail featuring ground depressions created by our limestone topography, with views of Little Huckleberry Creek Valley.

For bluebird enthusiasts, Creasey also offers The Kathy Dennis Memorial Bluebird Trail with 22 bluebird houses, click here for the map.