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Willow Creek Natural Area – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Cut State Park

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Willow Creek Natural Area – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Cut State Park

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Willow Creek Natural Area – Rock Cut State Park loop from Rock Cut State Park

01:07

9.38km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Parking

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7.50 km

Willow Creek Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

The Willow Creek Natural Area is a mix of forest and prairie vegetation. There are several hiking trails that pass through the nature preserve.

Tip by

8.74 km

You can camp at Rock Cut. This park is home to an abundant fauna of aquatic birds, and wild animals. You will find more than 100 types of wildflowers within the park, offering a spectacular show every spring and summer. The deciduous trees, including many maples, dazzle every time during the Indian summer, and the change of leaves in the fall.

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9.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

2.54 km

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

1.61 km

813 m

484 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 July

32°C

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47 %

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