Near Cedar Lake Trail
This is picture from the trail of one of the long arms of the lake. The fish were jumping.
Near Cedar Lake Trail
Overflow on the other side of the berm.
Near Cedar Lake Trail
Larger look at the lake with the mountain view.
Near Cedar Lake Trail
Trail view.

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Hike Trail

Cedar Lake Trail

4.3 (4 Ratings)
A scenic and rocky trail around Cedar Lake through the woods, over bridges, and with a few inclines. Bring the camera!
2.8
mi
Distance
171
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeSpringSwimmingViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.84mi
Distance
171ft
Elevation Gain
172ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
785ft
High Point
719ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The lake campsites have access to the trail, for day visitors and other campers there are access points at each dock and swim area as well. After a rain expect some mud. The trail offers tree coverage most of the time. There are white markers on the trees that make it easy to not get lost. The start point is at the newer more commonly used pavilion/dock. A couple trails can be taken from this trail. Hopefully someone will map them too. The temperature changes on the trail are a neat addition to the beautiful scenery. We did not come in contact with much wildlife (it was 95 degrees and the middle of the day). There is a point where the lake berm provides no trees for markings that is the correct way to continue the trail. This was one of my favorite spots for a picture.

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Contributors
Jaymie Testman