Near Lake Mercer South Loop Trail
Foggy Lake Mercer on a warm, January day.
Near Lake Mercer South Loop Trail
North & South Mercer Lake Loop Trails intersection. Keep left to follow South Trail. You'll return on the North Trail.
Near Lake Mercer South Loop Trail
Bridge over stream at southern side of lake.
Near Lake Mercer South Loop Trail
View of Mercer Lake looking west from top of dam.
Near Lake Mercer South Loop Trail
Unpaved section of trail (service road). Trail is in great shape. Easy walking/running.

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Lake Mercer South Loop Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
This trail branches off of the South Run Stream Valley Trail allowing for a loop around Lake Mercer.
1.9
mi
Distance
83
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.93mi
Distance
83ft
Elevation Gain
64ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
257ft
High Point
215ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail branches off and then rejoins the South Run Stream Valley Trail allowing for a loop around Lake Mercer. It follows the south side of South Run stream and south side of Lake Mercer. It connects to the South Run Stream Valley Trail west of Lake Mercer and on the northeast side of Lake Mercer on top of the lake dam. The trail is paved and more than doubletrack wide. The trail is wooded, mostly flat with gentle up and downs, and a few steep inclines. Initially, the trail ascends and runs high above the stream valley but as it approaches the lake, it descends closer to the water.

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Contributors
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