Near Lake Defiance Trail
Defiance Lake sunset.
Near Lake Defiance Trail
Greenery along the trail.

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Lake Defiance Trail

4.2 (5 Ratings)
A mostly paved/limestone trail featuring some minor hills to ultimately create a scenic outing.
3.8
mi
Distance
63
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.77mi
Distance
63ft
Elevation Gain
63ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
793ft
High Point
735ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are several places to park around the park, though this description begins from the parking area on Main Park Rd. The trail is mostly crushed limestone, but there are also several paved sections, which makes navigation simple. This trail goes around Lake Defiance, one of the larger lakes in the state park, so be sure to enjoy the lake views. If you're looking for a longer route, be sure to check out some of the other trails in the park. Please be aware that this trail is shared with bikes.

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Contributors
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