The path around Lake Crabtree is about 7.5 miles long. The north
side of the lake is heavily wooded right up to the water, while the
other side has a large marshy inlet. The park is located on the
north side of the lake. For directions, use this live map.
11/2/11
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, which
appeared in the bushes just a few inches away and came up to
take a brief, curious look.
European
Hornet, several flies and many small ants apparently seeking sap
from this pine tree.
Sea Myrtle (Baccharis
halimfolia), from the marshy area
Mystery wildflowers
Persimmon tree
Near the start
From the
other side of the lake
The boat
landing, seen from the other side
Sea
Myrtles in the foreground
A marsh
farther inland, with pines
Another
part of that marsh, showing some broadleaf trees
The one
park building, seen from across the lake
Scene from
path next to bridge crossing back aross the lake
Scene from
near that bridge
Sort of an
optical illusion: the office building is actually at the far end
of the lake, nowhere near the one park building.
The highway north of the lake is I-40. The road
crossing I-40, and farther south the lake, is Aviation Parkway. The road
leading to the main parking lot starts at 1400 Aviation Parkway and weaves
eastward from Aviation Parkway just north of the lake.
