“Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch contains 4.5 miles of park-weaving trails that welcome hikers. The preserve provides all visitors seeking educational and recreational free time with the best interpretative experience possible. The total length of the trail is 2.0 miles. The elevation gain of the trail is 6 feet. The trail is loop type and the time taken to complete the total trail is approximately 34 minutes. The park has more activities and features an urban fishing pool, protected areas for picnics, fossil digging sites, and camping. There are viewing blinds around the edge of some ponds to improve your experience of viewing wildlife. Dogs are welcome here. The floating walkway crossing the lake's north end allows visitors to enjoy a close-up view of the fish and birds on the water. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch also affords a butterfly garden, an outdoor classroom with a state-of-the-art observatory, and a hilltop. The park provides independent learning and educational opportunities for people of all ages.”
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