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Section 4 (appears in blue
in the map below):
- The connection between Sections 3 and
4 is made by following gravel roads (beginning with Kiowa Road)
for approximately 4.0 miles. Be sure to have a trail map and/or GPS map with you for this portion of
your hike; trees along the roads are not well marked to define the
route.
- Section 4 starts at 82nd Street (near
mile post #22) and follows an abandoned road bed to the south
before entering the woods to the west.
- Section 4 follows the Slough Creek Arm
of Perry Lake with many remote views of this part of the
lake.
- Near mile post #24, the trail follows
the perimeter of the Audubon wildlife area. Numerous
spur trails exist in this area.
- Near mile post #26, the trail nears
Ferguson Road and turns from southwest to southeast. This area was
recently rerouted.
- At 4.4 miles, the trail crosses
Ferguson Road and heads west. In a few hundred feet, the trail
crosses the road to the boat ramp parking lot (site of a future
trailhead). The boat ramp area provides ample parking
for larger groups, and is a great start or end point for many
hikes along the trail.
- The trail continues for
another 2.0 miles before reconnecting with Section 1. At the
intersection with Section 1, turn left and head south for 0.6
miles to reach the Slough Creek trailhead. Slough Creek Public
Use Area is a major trailhead for Perry Lake Trail,
complete with ample parking for small groups. An information kiosk
with maps and contact information is located at the
trailhead
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