This trail is predominately a hardwood forest. You will find a variety of vegetation such as American Beech, Red Oak, Spice Bush, Mountain Laurel, and many types of grasses. At one point, Cuckold Creek can be viewed from the trail. The Yellow Trail is also accessed by following the Gray Trail and part of the Red Trail. It then veers to the left off the Red Trail.
Fields are home to mice, miles, ground hogs and rabbits.
Forests are habitat for raccoons, fox, white tailed deer, and many birds.