The nature trail is also my preferred path when I run. It starts out beside the bike rental shop, and as Andrew mentioned, essentially hugs the lake. After approximately 1/3 of a mile, the path diverges with one branch heading to the right where it intersects with the paved trail. If you go straight and continue around the lake, you will wind up on the back side of FW near a parking lot for CMs. Just head up the access road and you'll come out near the stables. I've heard some say CMs have stopped them, but I've been running that path for years without any issues. That route, too, is right at a mile from the bike shop to Pioneer Hall. In addition to the animals mentioned (though I've not seen a bobcat), I once saw hawk on the ground with a field mouse in its talons. Very cool!