Near West Shore Trail
Lake Temescal
Near West Shore Trail
Picnic area
Near West Shore Trail
Water and garden next to the Beach House
Near West Shore Trail
Exploring behind the Beach House
Near West Shore Trail
Fishing pier on the lake

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West Shore Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
This is the best trail in the park.
0.4
mi
Distance
3
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingLakeRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Dogs are not allowed in the lake.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
3ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
444ft
High Point
426ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail has it all--blackberries, fishing piers, redwood trees, a variety of birds, occasional otters, flowers, and the lake! This is an urban area, so you'll hear highway noise.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Wendy Wheeler