Near Ronald Craven Trail
Start of the trail
Near Ronald Craven Trail
Lake Royal paradise!
Near Ronald Craven Trail
Along the dam
Near Ronald Craven Trail
Ronald Craven Trail bridge crossing
Near Ronald Craven Trail
Great Blue Heron and Clouds

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Ronald Craven Trail

4.5 (6 Ratings)
A very nice and simple hike around Lake Royal.
1.7
mi
Distance
31
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.72mi
Distance
31ft
Elevation Gain
31ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
318ft
High Point
286ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are a number of places to park that offer access to this trail. From the park parking lot, head counter-clockwise around the lake. The first part is paved, but you quickly hit the trail once you cross the bridge. A slight climb brings you to the highest point of the trail. Once you crest you wind your way down. You do cross the access road for the boat launch, but that's the last pavement you'll see. Once you come around the corner, you hit the dam area.From here, you can either go high and hike along the top or low and hike along the water. You'll cruise through the woods and finally make your way to the soccer/baseball fields. A short, flat hike gets you to the playground and back to the parking lot.

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Contributors
Peter Magnuson