Warbler Trail - Burnet Woods

Sassafras

Warbler Trail is my personal favorite.  It is a trail in Burnet Woods that helps me forget I’m in the middle of the City.   It’s truly a place where you can escape the urban environment.

The trail starts on the south side of Burnet Woods Drive.  The entrance is surrounded by Sassafras trees.  Sassafras is a special treat.  The Native Americans would chew on the stem of the leaf for its flavor.  It’s equivalent to a modern day gum or hard candy.  Sassafras is not the only edible plant along the trail.  You can also find wild raspberries and grapes.



On Warbler Trail, you can spot various kinds of wildlife as well.  Deer are frequent visitors to the park.  Hummingbirds and Red Back Salamanders have been spotted there too.  Since the trail is heavily wooded it is idyllic for many species of birds.





Turkey Tail Fungus on logs

Warbler trail ends on the northern side of Martin Luther King Blvd.  From this point in the park you can play Frisbee golf or trek on over to the University of Cincinnati.  This is a great relaxing escape from the city, in the heart of the city.  It’s the perfect trail for students, lunch breakers and the nature lovers.  Warbler Trail View