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Virtual Tour: Lakeview Trail

The Lakeview Trail is a .3 mile easy trail that forms a loop near the visitor center. After passing through a wooded area the trail reveals panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills, which in the Fall, are ablaze with color. Near the trail are large expanses of lawn and shade trees where you can spend a lazy afternoon just watching the ever-changing activity on the lake. A highlight of this trail is the Osprey nesting platform at the tip of the peninsula and the bird study area. At times the nest may be viewed from the Osprey Cam located in the Visitor Center.

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