Near Lakeside Trail
Observation deck over looking West Point Lake towards the end of the easier Lakeside Trail. Perfect place to relax for a bit and possibly see some osprey or eagles.
Near Lakeside Trail
A great view of the lake from this sitting bench along the trail.

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Lakeside Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
An easy trail with great views of West Point Lake.
1.5
mi
Distance
31
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.47mi
Distance
31ft
Elevation Gain
39ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
672ft
High Point
641ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is very level and quite smooth. Sitting benches and an observation deck offer great views of the lake. Hiking this trail out-and-back provides a good 3 mile trip.

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Contributors
Ken Hacka