The Alder Trail is a short but decent trail located right at the Alder Medical Center. It is accessed from the upper parking lot at the back end. When I take one of our family members to see the doctor, I usually head out to walk this trail while I wait for them to finish their appointment at the doctor’s office.
For being in such an urban location, I am always amazed at the amount of bird life that can be seen here. I have seen many songbirds, but there are also squirrels and the occasional raccoons that can be found here in this hidden urban oasis.
During the spring, you can see a wide variety of wildflowers blooming trailside. This is a very pleasant trail to just spend a few minutes walking along. I have seen lots of folks who will take their lunch and spend a bit of time outdoors to eat. It’s good for your well-being to get a bit of nature daily. This trail makes it easy to do just that.