Near Shoreline Trail
Near Shoreline Trail
Near Shoreline Trail
Near Shoreline Trail
Near Shoreline Trail

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Shoreline Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Excellent birding opportunities along the northern shore of Lake Hennessey.
3.1
mi
Distance
202
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLakeRiver/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.13mi
Distance
202ft
Elevation Gain
210ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
401ft
High Point
322ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail closely follows the shoreline of Lake Hennessey. For the first mile, you hike along trees covered in a multitude of lichen. After passing the Conn Peak Trail, you are in the open, passing through wetlands with plenty of birding opportunities. The trail makes a hairpin curve at 2 miles, passing Old Man's Beard Trail and Sam the Eagle Trail before continuing along the shore. Reach the parking lot at Conn Valley Road at 3.3 miles.

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Contributors
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