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|Park=Hungry Mother State Park
|Park=Hungry Mother State Park
|Trail Marking=Navy Blue
|Trail Marking=Navy Blue
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking, Geocaching, Fishing
|Trail Features=
|Trail Features=Lakes
|Difficulty Rating=
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=1.5 hrs
|Hike Time=3 hrs
|Trail Distance=1.985 mi
|Trail Distance=5.7 mi
|Round Trip Distance=4.0 mi
|Round Trip Distance=5.7 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|Trail Type=Loop
|High Point=2,946 ft
|High Point=2,252 ft
|Low Point=2,268 ft
|Low Point=2,166 ft
|Elevation Gain=654 ft
|Elevation Gain=68 ft
|Elevation Loss=-393 ft
|Elevation Loss=-71 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
|Elevation Change Direction=Clockwise
|Parking location=36.88551, -81.52154
|Parking location=36.86934, -81.52393
|Trailhead location=36.88605, -81.52116
|Trailhead location=36.86955, -81.5239
}}
}}
{{Trail Map}}
{{Trail Map}}
'''''Note:''''' The trail has not yet been fully logged. The area marked in yellow is required for completion.


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==Trail Overview==
==Trail Overview==
A moderate climb towards Molly's Knob to take the finish climb on [[Vista Trail]] to the park's excellent view. Can easily be combined with other trails of varying loop hikes around the park. If your plan is the shortest in-and-out to the vista and back, you're looking at 3.6 mi.
A fairly level hike around the lake. Serves as a major conduit between the park's various lodging options and amenities. As well as access to all trails in the park.


==How To Get There==
==How To Get There==
Entering the park on Hungry Mother Dr., turn off to the right onto Lake Dr. to cross the back end of the lake with Creekside Campground on your left. Park after the U-turn heading up towards the cabins. The trailhead will be a little further up the road on your right.
Several parking and access options exist. Any parking spot within the park is within a short walking distance to the trail.  


==Route Description==
==Route Description==
The trail is fairly well marked with the correct path usually easy to follow. Some unofficial side trails were a little confusing, but overall relatively easy to determine the desired path.
The trail circumnavigates the lake.
<tab class=wikitable head=top>
Mileage (mi) Feature Elevation (ft)
0.0 Trailhead at Lake Dr parking area 2,345
0.4 Intersection with [[Ridge Trail]] 2,497
1.0 Eagle Scout project bench 2,793
1.4 Intersection with [[Vista Trail]] 2,961
2.0 Terminus with [[CCC Trail]] 2,595
</tab>


==Typical Conditions==
==Typical Conditions==
As likely one of the park's more popular trails to visit the vista, it should be well maintained. An Eagle Scout project had erected several benches along the way. A larger viewing platform is found at the intersection of Molly's Knob with [[Ridge Trail]].
The trail is fairly well marked, level, and firm ground. Great for bike riding. Several bike riding stops including bike stands are along the trail.


==Fees, Permits, etc.==
==Fees, Permits, etc.==
[[Hungry Mother State Park]] has parking fees. See park page for details.  
[[Hungry Mother State Park]] has parking fees. See park page for details.  
==After the Hike==
Continue on to the [[CCC Trail]], [[Ridge Trail]], or others to form loop hikes of various lengths.
==Miscellaneous Information==
Both Catawba (pink bloom) and rosebay (white bloom) rhododendrons are found along the trail.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fishing Spot
|Marker Location=36.88092, -81.52540
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fishing Spot
|Marker Location=36.88049, -81.52537
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fishing Spot
|Marker Location=36.87979, -81.52509
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Fishing Spot
|Marker Location=36.87603, -81.52326
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Picnic spot
|Marker Title=Pinic location
|Marker Location=36.87563, -81.52323
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Dam and Spillway
|Marker Location=36.87116, -81.52308
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Playground
|Marker Title=Natural playground
|Marker Location=36.87316, -81.51060
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Old structure
|Marker Title=Dynamite Shed
|Marker Description=Storage shed built and used by the CCC developing the park.
|Marker Location=36.87111, -81.51737
}}

Latest revision as of 07:35, 22 September 2020

Lake Trail Loop

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Highlight A loop hike around the lake and access to most of the park's amenities.
Park Hungry Mother State Park
Located Marion, VirginiaLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Navy Blue
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingBikingGeocachingFishing

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Lakes

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 3 hrs0.188 Days <br />180 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 5.7 mi9.173 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 5.7 mi9.173 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Loop
Low / High Point 2,166 ft722 Yards <br />660.197 Meters <br /> / 2,252 ft750.667 Yards <br />686.41 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 68 ft20.726 Meters <br /> / (-71 ft-21.641 Meters <br />) – Clockwise
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 5 trails / 6.1 mi of trail
Parking 36° 52' 9.62" N, 81° 31' 26.15" W Map
Trailhead 36° 52' 10.38" N, 81° 31' 26.04" W Map
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Note: The trail has not yet been fully logged. The area marked in yellow is required for completion.

Trail Overview[edit]

A fairly level hike around the lake. Serves as a major conduit between the park's various lodging options and amenities. As well as access to all trails in the park.

How To Get There[edit]

Several parking and access options exist. Any parking spot within the park is within a short walking distance to the trail.

Route Description[edit]

The trail circumnavigates the lake.

Typical Conditions[edit]

The trail is fairly well marked, level, and firm ground. Great for bike riding. Several bike riding stops including bike stands are along the trail.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

Hungry Mother State Park has parking fees. See park page for details.

Gallery[edit]





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