Below please find some walking routes within our neighborhood. Do these by yourself or ask a friend to join you. When walking, wear light colors or reflective gear, carry a cell phone, whistle and, at night, a flashlight. Be sure to get off the road when a car comes by. Consider bringing gloves and a trash bag with you and pick up any litter you see.
Please continue to visit this section for updated information - new routes, new mileage, and possibly new challenges/contests.
Beginner and Intermediate Routes
Challenge 1, Sunset View
Park your car at the clubhouse. Walk on Sunset View towards the lake to the end of the street and back towards the clubhouse. Continue up the hill until you reach Russell Brothers. Walk back to your car. This is about a 1.0 mile walk. This is approximately 135 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 2, Fisher’s Loop
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area on Swan Song Trail (the cul-de-sac is located shortly after passing Sierra Ridge and it's before you get to Hardwood). Walk towards Russell Brothers and turn right on Russell Brothers. Continue until you get to Fisher’s Loop and turn left. Fisher’s Loop is a u-shaped street. Continue walking until you get to the end of Fisher’s Loop which reconnects with Russell Brothers. Walk back to your car. This is about a 2.0 mile walk. This is approximately 270 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 3, Captain’s Cove
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area on Swan Song Trail. Walk towards Russell Brothers and turn left on Russell Brothers. Continue until you get to Captain’s Cove and turn right. Captain’s Cove is a u-shaped street. Continue walking until you get to the end of Captain’s Cove which reconnects with Russell Brothers. Walk back to your car. This is about a 1.25 mile walk. This is approximately 245 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 4, Ruth’s Circle
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area of Nikki Street. Walk to the end of Nikki Street, turn right, and walk all of Ruth’s Circle. Walk back to your car. This is about a .85 mile walk. This is approximately 90 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 5, Sunset Bay Entrance
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area on Swan Song Trail. Walk towards Russell Brothers and turn right on Russell Brothers until you get to the entrance of Sunset Bay. Walk back to your car. This is about a 1.6 mile walk. This is approximately 400 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 6, Windy Sails
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area on Swan Song Trail. Walk towards Russell Brothers and turn right on Russell Brothers until you get to Windy Sails. Walk until the street ends. Walk back to your car. This is about a 2.1 mile walk. This is approximately 450 vertical feet uphill.
Advanced Routes
Challenge 7, Swan Song Trail
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area on Swan Song Trail. Walk up Swan Song Trail to the top of the street and stop at the bottom of the driveway. Walk back to your car. This is about a .3 mile walk. This is approximately 165 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 8, Sierra Ridge
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area on Swan Song Trail. Walk to Sierra Ridge (you’ll be heading back towards Russell Brothers Road to get to this road). Walk up Sierra Ridge to the top of the street and stop at the bottom of the driveway. Walk back to your car. This is about a .5 mile walk. This is approximately 215 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 9, Garfield Loop
Garfield is a u-shaped street. Park at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn left onto Russell Brothers. At the second street, Garfield, turn right. Continue walking on Garfield until it reconnects with Russell Brothers. Walk back to your car. This is about a 2.5 mile walk. This is approximately 580 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 10, Kite’s Pass
Park at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn right onto Russell Brothers. Take Russell Brothers until you get to Kite’s Pass. Take Kite’s Pass until you get to the Norris Shores sign. Walk back to your car. This is about a 3.6 mile walk. This is approximately 810 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 11, Larayne Hollow
Larayne Hollow is a u-shaped street. Park at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn right onto Russell Brothers. Take Russell Brothers past Regina’s Point until you get to Larayne Hollow. Continue walking on Larayne Hollow until you get to the intersection of Sparrow’s Way. Continue walking on Larayne Hollow until you get to the intersection of Eagle Court. Continue walking on Larayne Hollow until it reconnects with Russell Brothers. Walk back to your car. This is about a 3.0 mile walk. This is approximately 550 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 12, Russell Brothers near the water house
Park at Gemstone Way. Turn left onto Russell Brothers and walk until you get to the water house. Walk back to your car. This is about a .25 mile walk. This is approximately 210 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 13, Beehive
Near the end of the development, park at the cul-de-sac on Russell Brothers. Walk up Russell Brothers until it turns into Beehive. Walk on Beehive to the end of the neighborhood. Walk back to your car. This is about a .9 mile walk. This is approximately 225 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 14, Apple Lane
Park your car on Lawrence Trail. Walk up Lawrence Trail and turn right onto Russell Brothers. Walk until you get to Apple Lane on the left. Walk all the way up until Apple Lane ends. Walk back to your car. This is about a 1.1 mile walk. This is approximately 205 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 15, The Russell Brothers “Paint Rock 5K” (courtesy of David Deutsch)
Park on Lawrence Trail. Walk up to Russell Brothers and turn left. Walk up the hill, to the Russell Brothers/ Russell Brothers intersection by the water house. Turn right, walking past the dead end sign until you reach an intersection with 3 roads: Merlin, Russell Brothers, and Paint Rock. Take the middle fork - Russell Brothers (yes, one-way now - walking against traffic). Over the crest of the hill & starting down, there’s a view of the lake including Hickory Star Marina. Walk down the hill & turn right at the bottom to stay on Russell Brothers. Continue on Russell Brothers all the way back to Lawrence Trail & your car. This is about a 3.1 mile walk. This is approximately 720 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 16, Woodside Lane "Top of the Mountain" (courtesy of David Deutsch)
Russell Brothers loops around and intersects with itself - the Russell Brothers intersection is past Kite Pass & before the big drop to Lawrence Trail. Turn left there, onto Russell Brothers. Drive past the dead end sign and another 0.4 miles until you get to the cul-de-sac. Park there. Start your walk continuing up Russell Brothers (middle fork), over the hill, to Woodside Lane, where you’ll turn left. Walk up to the end of Woodside Lane, and you’ll be at the highest road & highest house in Sunset Bay (1550’). Walk back down Woodside Lane, turn right on Russell Brothers, and walk back to your car. This is about a 1.1 mile walk. This is approximately 450 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 17, Merlin Lane "Ridge Walk" (courtesy of David Deutsch)
Russell Brothers loops around and intersects with itself - the Russell Brothers intersection is past Kite Pass & before the big drop to Lawrence Trail. Turn left there, onto Russell Brothers. Drive past the dead end sign and another 0.4 miles until you get to the cul-de-sac. Park there. Start your walk on Merlin Lane (left fork off the cul-de-sac). Stay on Merlin Lane until it ends at Kite Pass. Turn left down Kite Pass, then left on Russell Brothers. At the Russell Brothers intersection, turn left and walk to your car. This is about a 1.25 mile walk. This is approximately 430 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 18, The Four Birds Challenge (Eagle, Sparrow, Falcon Crest, Cardinal) (courtesy of David Deutsch)
Drive past the clubhouse on Russell Brothers, turn left onto Larayne Hollow, then turn left on Eagle Court and park in the cul-de-sac at the end of Eagle Court. Walk back down Eagle Court, turn left on Larayne Hollow, then turn left on Sparrow Way. At the top of the hill, turn left onto Falcon Crest. Follow Falcon Crest all the way around, and it will turn into Cardinal Lane and lead you back to your car. CAUTION: in a few spots, parts of Cardinal Lane need repair (this road is closed to cars), but there is plenty of room to walk — just stay away from the edge in these areas. This is about a 0.7 mile walk. This is approximately 225 vertical feet uphill.
Challenge 19, Clubhouse to Ruby Way Loop (left fork)
Park at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn right onto Russell Brothers. Take Russell Brothers until you get to Ruby Way. Turn left onto Ruby Way. When you get to the fork in the road, take the left fork to the end of the street. Turn around and walk back to your car. This is approximately a 2.4 mile walk.
Challenge 20, Clubhouse to Merlin Loop
Park at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn right onto Russell Brothers. Take Russell Brothers until you get to Kites Pass and turn left. Turn right on Merlin. Continue until you reach an intersection with 3 roads: Merlin, Russell Brothers, and Paint Rock. Turn right onto Russell Brothers until you get to the water house. Turn right onto Russell Brothers and take this to the clubhouse. This is approximately a 4.2 mile walk.
Challenge 21, Clubhouse to Paint Rock
Park at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn right onto Russell Brothers. Take Russell Brothers until you get to the water house and make a left (you’re still on Russell Brothers). Keep walking until you reach an intersection with 3 roads: Merlin, Russell Brothers, and Paint Rock. Take the middle fork - Russell Brothers (yes, one-way now - walking “against traffic”). Over the crest of the hill & starting down, there’s a view of the lake including Hickory Star Marina. Walk down the hill & turn right at the bottom to stay on Russell Brothers. Continue walking on Russell Brothers all the way back to the clubhouse.
Challenge 22, Back way to Paint Rock
You’ll need two cars for this walk. Park one car on Lawrence Trail. Park the second car at the cul-de-sac on Russell Brothers near Beehive. Walk up Russell Brothers until you get to Beehive and make a left (you’ll still be on Russell Brothers; the lake will be behind you). Continue walking on Russell Brothers until you get to the main part of Russell Brothers (the water house will be in front of you). Turn left onto Russell Brothers and take this to Lawrence Trail. Get into the first car and drive to the second car. This is approximately a 1.48-mile walk.
Challenge 23, Clubhouse, Shaina's Place, and Regina's Point Loop
Park at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn right onto Russell Brothers. Take Russell Brothers to Regina's Point and turn right. Turn right onto Shaina's Place; take this to the stop sign/intersection of Regina's Point. Turn right and walk to the cul-de-sac part of Regina's Point; turn around and walk to Russell Brother's and turn left. Walk back to the clubhouse. This is about a 2.2 mile walk.
Challenge 24, Swan Song Trail to City Hall Restaurant and Bar Loop
Park your car at the cul-de-sac area on Swan Song Trail. Walk towards Russell Brothers and turn right on Russell Brothers. Take Russell Brothers out of the neighborhood where it turns into Big Valley Road. Walk until you get to City Hall Restaurant and Bar (stop in for food and/or beverages); turn around and walk back to your car.
Challenge 25, The Six Birds Challenge (Eagle, Hawk, Dove, Sparrow, Falcon, Cardinal) (courtesy of David Deutsch)
Drive past the clubhouse on Russell Brothers, turn left on Lorraine Hollow, then turn left on Eagle Court and park in the cul-de-sac at the end of Eagle Court. Take a quick trip from the cul-de-sac down Hawk Lane and back, then walk back down Eagle Court. Turn left on Lorraine Hollow, then turn right on Dove Court. Walk to the end of Dove Court and back, then turn left to walk back up Lorraine Hollow. Turn right on Sparrow Way. At the top of the hill, turn right and continue on Sparrow Way until the road ends. Turn around and walk back up Sparrow Way and turn right onto Falcon Crest. Follow Falcon Crest all the way around, and it will turn into Cardinal Lane and lead you back to your car. CAUTION: in a few spots, parts of Cardinal Lane need repair (road closed to cars), but there is plenty of room to walk — just stay away from the edge in these areas. About 2 miles, 575 vertical feet to climb, with very challenging hills.
Challenge 26, Russell Brothers Doesn’t Get Much Flatter Than This (courtesy of David Deutsch)
Park on Gemstone Way or on Lawrence Trail. Walk to Russell Brothers and turn right.
Follow Russell Brothers for about 1.5 miles until you reach a cul-de-sac, with a sign at the far end saying “SLOW: Narrow Road.” Turn around here and walk back to your car. This route is about a 3-mile round trip, with about 370 gentle vertical feet to climb.
Challenge 27, Clubhouse to Cherry wood
Park your car at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn left onto Russell Brothers. At the second street, Garfield, turn right. Continue walking on Garfield until you get to Cherry wood. Turn right and take this all the way to the end of the street. Turn around and walk back down to the clubhouse. This is about a .75 walk.
Challenge 28, Clubhouse to Osprey
Park your car at the clubhouse. Walk up Sunset View and turn left onto Russell Brothers. At the second street, Garfield, turn right. Continue walking on Garfield until you get to Osprey Lane (2nd street on right). Take this all the way to the end of the street. Turn around and walk back down to the clubhouse. This is about a 1.75 walk.
Challenge 29, Paint Rock and Woodside Lane
Park on Lawrence Trail. Walk up to Russell Brothers and turn left. Walk up the hill, to the Russell Brothers/ Russell Brothers intersection, by the water house. Turn right, walking (past the dead end sign) until you reach an intersection with 3 roads: Merlin, Russell Brothers, and Paint Rock. Take the middle fork - Russell Brothers (yes, one-way now - walking “against traffic”). Over the crest of the hill & starting down, there’s a view of the lake including Hickory Star Marina. Turn left onto Woodside Lane. Walk to the end of the street and turn around. When you get back to Russell Brothers turn left. Walk down the hill & turn right at the bottom to stay on Russell Brothers. Continue on Russell Brothers all the way back to Lawrence Trail & your car. About 3.6 miles.
Challenge 30, Jen's Kites Pass Loop
Park on Reginas Point. Turn right on Russell Brothers. Walk to Kites Pass, turn left. You’ll be entering Norris Shores. Take Kites Pass to the end of the street. Turn around and walk back to your car. This is approximately a 5.0 mile walk.
Challenge 31, End of Russell Brothers to front of neighborhood to clubhouse
Park at the cul-de-sac at the end of Russell Brothers (before Beehive). Walk from here to the front of the development (stop at the Sunset Bay sign near the pond), then walk to the clubhouse.
You’ll need to carpool for this walk – one car to take you to the starting point and one car to stay at the clubhouse.
This is approximately a 6.1 mile walk.
