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Hike Trail

McDowell Dam Recreation Area

3.5 (2 Ratings)
An easy recreational trail that winds around the lake.
2.5
mi
Distance
80
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeSwimmingWildlife
Access Issues
Park hours year round are sunrise to sunset

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.52mi
Distance
80ft
Elevation Gain
80ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,760ft
High Point
1,725ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start in the main parking lot, head north to pick up the trail as it begins to wind around the lake to the northeast. Follow the well-maintained trail around the lake. The trail passes through wooded and grassland areas. It is generally protected from the wind from being in a valley, except when hiking across the dam.

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Contributors
Karen Ryberg