Near Mountain Lake Loop
Smooth running as the trail flattens out for a short while.
Near Mountain Lake Loop
An Island Lake
Near Mountain Lake Loop
Mountain Lake, on the Mountain Lake Loop Trail
Near Mountain Lake Loop
Smooth running with great views of Mountain Lake.
Near Mountain Lake Loop
Bridge crossing over stream heading to Mountain Lake

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Mountain Lake Loop

4.9 (7 Ratings)
A loop around Mountain Lake with constant view of the lake.
3.7
mi
Distance
597
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeLakefrontRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.67mi
Distance
597ft
Elevation Gain
605ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,084ft
High Point
917ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start at the Mountain Lake parking lot and head counterclockwise around the lake. For the most part the trail is flat to rolling with very few significant climbs. Less than a mile into the trail you'll come to the southernmost point of the lake marked by a dam and small bridge. Turn left at the end of the bridge and then stay left beside the lake. Following the lake rolling northwards. At the northern point of the lake the trail will depart from the lake for a short distance to avoid a jutting land form and you'll approach an intersection. Turn left and the trial will head back towards the lake. Continue south on a flat trail until you come to a small parking lot and campground. Continue along the road a short distance back to your starting point.

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