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
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
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

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

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

Route Description

The trail circumnavigates the lake.

Typical Conditions

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.

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

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