Kirkstone Hiking Trail
The Kirkstone Trail is a moderate trail and approximately a 2.0 mile loop hiking trail along gravel roads. The trailhead is at the junction of Marmaduke and Christopher a little way up the hill from the spillway on Lake Kirkstone. The route is marked with yellow stakes and directional arrows at road junctions.
Directions: Proceed east along Peavine Road, past the public safety building and after 0.5 miles, make a right turn on to Westchester Drive. After 2.0 miles on Westchester Drive turn right on to Malverne Road and follow the road to the end where it joins Marmaduke Drive. The trailhead is on the right a short way along Marmaduke Drive just over the lake spillway.
Starting at the trailhead turn right on to Christopher Lane. At the end of Christopher Lane turn left onto Marmaduke Drive. Follow Marmaduke Drive for about 1.5 miles back the trailhead.
Note: Shorter walks can be achieved by taking short-cuts, after turning onto Marmaduke, by taking Donnbrooks or Elizabeth Drives. However these grassy roads may not be mowed and in summer ticks may be a significant problem.
Directions from the Peavine 4-way Stop(N 36° 00.417′, W84° 53.199): Proceed east along Peavine Road, past the public safety building and after 0.5 miles, make a right turn on to Westchester Drive. After 2.0 miles on Westchester Drive turn right on to Malverne Road and follow the road to the end where it joins Marmaduke Drive. The Trailhead is on the right a short way along Marmaduke Drive just over the lake spillway.
Parking: There is parking for at least four or five cars along Marmaduke close to the trailhead. There is additional parking on Malvern Court which is at the junction of Malvern Road and Marmaduke Drive if the grass is not too long!
Trailhead Start/End Coordinates: 35.55027, -84.53161
