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To reach the green trail, first take the red trail back over the bridge. As you saw earlier, a large gravel lot and several brick buildings appear to your right. Interpretive signage notes them as industrial buildings where the machinery was made and provides information about what it was like to work for the company. Turn down the lane and over the bridge, now on a spur section of the green trail, which leads to the lake and several fishing spots on the water.

After taking the time to admire the view on a nearby bench, double back to the red trail, go over the second bridge, and turn right at the next gravel lot to head down the main green trail. While the green trail can accommodate bicycles, the multiple, steep staircases at the end near West Railroad Avenue could make it difficult to traverse on wheels.

This stretch offers views of Smithville Lake on your right. Rabbits hop across the trail, and bullfrogs call to each other from the muddy banks. A floating section over the water provides a panoramic view of the lake. On warm, sunny days, you might even spot blue herons and other waterfowl dancing across the lake in search of a meal.