Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
Surface:Mowed
Special Features
Elusive Sprague's pipit sightings
Little bluestem prairie
Sense of historic landscape
SYCAMORE TRAIL
Trail Information
Length:1.03 Miles
Grade:Gentle
GENTLE SLOPE: average slope 0% to 5%
MODERATE SLOPE: average slope 5% to 8%
STEEP SLOPE: slope of 8% or more
Cross Slope:4.5
Cross slope is the grade that is perpendicular to the direction of the trail. Cross slope information is most useful to wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are very difficult to drive or maneuver on steep cross slopes. A cross slope of less than 3% provides maximum accessibility.
Surface:Mowed
Special Features
Alongside Coushatta Creek
Spring wildflowers and winter sparrows
Occasional alligator or river otter
Springtime migrant warblers, flycatchers and hawks
