Talk:Lakeside Trail

The following excerpts from club newsletters (in reverse chronological order) are being provided as a planning reference:

Bays Mountian Lakeside Hike, Saturday, June 1, 2019
Leader: Jonathan Shumaker
Rating: Easy 2.3-mile round trip hike
This is a short 2.3 mile hike around the lake at Bays Mountain Park. Depending on weather and attendance it may include going up to the fire tower which would add 1.4 miles of hiking. There are some great opportunities to see wildlife along the trail and most of the hike is in the shade. It is a great opportunity to get out on the trail even if you or your family don’t have a lot of experience hiking. We will plan on meeting at the visitors center at 9:30 am. Park fee is $5 per car or you can get in with a yearly membership to the park.

F/B: Bays Mountain Park - Lakeside Trail, Saturday, May 24, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Leader: Bob Miller (age 95 years)
Rating: Easy 2.4-mile hike around the lake some limited ups and downs
This Saturday afternoon hike is a classic stroll (90 min) around the reservoir on the Lakeside and Holly trails. The loop follows the shoreline crossing the park dam and a floating bridge, ending at the animal habitats. Spring wildflowers should be in full bloom. We will meet in the park at the dam for a 2 pm departure. Bays Mtn Park has a $4 entrance fee – unless you carpool with someone who is an annual member. Local boy scouts are also selling $1 coupon sheets which have a free admission to Bays Mtn Park.