Lake Border Trail

Parking at the Stilling Basin or on Old Church Road is free year-round. Other areas have a seasonal car fee. The Stilling Basin is the most common parking area. There is a lower lot and an upper lot. The lower lot has a port-a-john. The mileage/trail markers start and finish at the Stilling Basin.Mountain bikes typically head in the counter-clockwise direction so keep that in mind. Early sections of the trail cross several park access roads. Be mindful and check for vehicles prior to crossing.The north side of the loop is some of the easier and flatter singletrack Blue Marsh has to offer. This can be a great place for a shorter out-and-back. However, once you cross over to the south side you'll encounter three climbs and descents in short succession.The descents are fairly steep with some obstacles. Most of this route is singletrack but like the rest of Blue Marsh, there is some farm field and abandoned pavement. The trail is well marked with mileage markers and hiking trail placards. The largest climb on the south side is in close proximity to the now-closed Blue Marsh Ski area.Stick to following the trail markers and you can't really go wrong. The trail markers even have a mileage count for you. Be wary of the descents as heavy rains can create washouts, loose rock, and exposed roots. Follow the white arrows when encountering any paved road (abandoned or active).

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