Talk:Lake Keokee Loop Trail

This page has excerpts from the club newsletter to help with hike planning:

Lake Keokee Loop, November 24, 2012
Vic Hasler reporting
A chilly, crisp, and clear walk enjoyed through the woods. While everyone else watched football, I relished having the entire Lake Keokee Recreation Area to myself. The hike ended up being 5.5 miles for the lake loop plus a side trip up to Olinger Gap. The steady crunching of leaves and clipping back of rhododendron was the only noise heard around the serene lake. Only when back at the parking lot, did I see a father and daughter arrive to feed the fish at the observation pier. While an hour and half drive each way, the 3.8 mile Lake Keokee Loop Trail would be a nice family/beginner hike – especially when the spring wildflowers were in bloom.

Lake Keokee Loop, Saturday, November 24, 2012
Leader: Vic Hasler
Here is a chance to walk off the turkey feast. On Saturday, I would like to take the 3.7 mile loop trail around Lake Keokee located west of Appalachia, VA – with a side out-and-back on 1.1 mile Olinger Gap Trail. Lake Keokee is a 92 acre secluded lake surrounded by marsh grasses and hardwood forests. With the leaves down, we should have better views around the area. Let’s meet at 8:30 am in Colonial Heights to carpool. Bring water, lunch, and layered clothing for the changing seasons. Dogs are allowed on leash. Please call or e-mail the hike leader to coordinate arrangements.