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Turn left and ascend 49 steps to Arlington Ballfield & Spray Park. Give yourself a pat on the back! You’ve reached the highest point on this route.

Take left and climb Fernleaf. On the right at Eccles St. is the former Engine House #22 which was established in 1894. From its roof tower, the view covered several surrounding neighborhoods and provided an ideal lookout for smoke and … Continue reading →

Turn right and continue past Brashear Association & Kaufmann Neighborhood House to Fernleaf St.

The South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association is currently working with a local artist to add a mural to the East-facing wall along the trail. The mural will provide a more inviting entrance to South Side Park from the hilltop neighborhoods … Continue reading →

From the overlook, follow the paved trail a short distance to the sign post for the Salisbury Connector trail. Turn left and walk dirt trail. About 40 feet in is a second sign post. To its left are 26 steps. … Continue reading →

The trail was designed and built in collaboration with the Student Conservation Association. Funded by a 2015 Birmingham Foundation grant, the trail connects the eastern and western halves of South Side Park in this area known as Jurassic Valley. Landforce … Continue reading →

Turn left to join the trail. Continue along top rim of trail to a paved lane with commanding view of the park. Efforts over the last few years have cleared invasive vines and weeds and planted trees and flower beds.

Make right. Built in 1951, the steps connect to Patterson St. above and Mission St. below. Descend 31 steps to sign marking Sterling Connector Trailhead.

Descend these 43 wooden steps constructed in 1997. They drop you onto Sterling St. steps.