White Trail
The White trail is 4.7 km, running the entire width of Hullett. It takes about 60-90 minutes to walk. The level of difficulty is 2. The White trail provides an excellent opportunity to witness the forest and meadow ecosystems and how they inter-relate. The trail is also close to agricultural field, fallow field, lush ferns, wooded area, and ponds. Take a moment to examine the wildlife around you. It will become clear how each ecosystem is equally and individually important.
Being such a long trail, the White Trail traverses many habitats and has a great amount of species diversity, making this trek a perfect way to get the most of your hike at Hullett. The old growth forest on the property is bisected by this trail - as such, many forest interior birds can be found here. Species diversity among butterflies is top-notch on the White Trail. Forest species such as the Eastern Comma and Swallowtails are good finds, while the meadow and agricultural areas play host to Sulphurs, Red Admirals, Milbert's Tortoiseshells, Great Spangled Fritillaries and more. Any sunny day during spring and summer is a gold-mine for butterflies along this trail! Don't miss it!
Deer, pheasant and wild turkey can be seen with regularity in this area. Keep your eyes and ears open! Plant species are highly specialized here as well. Compare the denizens of the forest to their counterparts in the wide open field and meadow. Diversity, adaptation, and survival is the name of the game here. Get a first hand view yourself today with a walk on the spectacular White Trail!
