Park Mid-Section - Burkett Park to Cougar Overlook

Leg 1 -  Burkett Park > WS to LL Connector > Roller Coaster > West Potts Creek > Potts Creek > Turkey Creek > 5 Points Junction > River Bend > service road to gate > service road to Cougar Overlook      6.3 miles

Leg 2 -  Cougar Overlook > Flintstone > Trailhead to Trailhead (S) > Burkett Trail > Burkett Park   3.1 miles

Temp started at 54, ended at 77.  High overcast clouds.  Steady, Southerly breeze increasing to 10mph.

Easy hike along dry and easy to traverse trails.  Deer were spotted coming into the park but none were seen on the trails.  No other animals were seen either but there were a few Turkey Vultures and Black Buzzards spotted at Cougar Overlook.  A lone mountain biker passed me near Burkett Trail on my return leg but that was it - the park was very quiet and still.

NOTES -

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.  (see below for note #1)

Water, shade, info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.  (see below for note #2).

Shade, info kiosk and a bicycle repair station are available at Cougar Overlook.

IMPORTANT INFO -

NOTE 1 - as of Feb 13, 2026 the park is working on Burkett Park to install a new picnic table area as well as a new water fountain.  The dry toilets are still available at this time but I don't know if the water is available.

NOTE 2 - as of Feb 13, 2026 the water at 5 Points Junction has been turned off. Bring plenty of your own water and/or check with park personnel to ensure there is water available.