The Trails

Wander farther. Slow down.

More than five miles of private trails wind through the hills, valleys and timber of Loess Lakes Ranch. Start with a quiet walk to the fishing dock, climb beneath the pines or follow the longer path through the heart of the property. Every trail offers a different way to experience the land.

Six marked routes. 5.3 total miles. One private estate to explore at your own pace.

A mown trail leading through a stand of trees on the ranch

Find Your Way

Your guide to the ranch.

Download Trail Map

Six Ways to Explore

A trail for every kind of wander.

Main Path

3.1 miles

The longest route through the ranch, connecting the house, hills, water and outer reaches of the property.

The Hollows

0.6 mile

A winding route through the eastern hollows, surrounded by the folds and wooded contours of the land.

Pine Hill

0.6 mile

A quiet loop near the ranch house that climbs into the trees and offers a closer look at the property’s changing elevation.

Big Buck Valley

0.4 mile

A short route through excellent wildlife country, where guests may spot whitetail deer and signs of other animals that move across the ranch.

Horseshoe

0.3 mile

A compact southern trail near the caboose, ideal for a shorter walk and a different view of the property.

Dock Trail

0.1 mile

A quick path from the main trail to the fishing dock and shoreline.

Out on the Land

Take the long way back.

The trails move through open ground, shaded timber, rolling hills and quiet valleys shaped by the Loess landscape. Along the way, watch for whitetail deer, listen for birds in the canopy and pause wherever the view asks you to. There is no schedule here—just room to wander.

Whitetail buck standing in a field at Loess Lakes Ranch.
Wildlife moves freely across the ranch. Keep your eyes open and enjoy every encounter from a respectful distance.
Mist rising over rolling hills at sunrise with a crescent moon above the ranch road
Private lake and dock at Loess Lakes Ranch with a stone pathway leading to a rowboat and wooded hills beyond
Tallgrass prairie and wooded ridges under a colourful twilight sky

Tread Lightly

Explore with care.

  • Stay on marked trails
  • Wear sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear
  • Carry water and allow extra time on hills
  • Children should explore with adult supervision
  • No motorized vehicles on the trails
  • Do not cross creeks, fences or marked property boundaries
  • Observe wildlife from a respectful distance
  • Pack out everything you bring in
  • Trail conditions may change after rain or severe weather

Trail distances were measured by GPS and may vary slightly. Outdoor conditions are naturally uneven and can change with the weather.

Your next walk begins here.

Step outside, choose a trail and see where the land takes you.