Info:

  • Has multiple trails (multi-use and bridle)
  • Has a campground (18 miles worth)

Where is this located? Jefferson county near Richmond

The Way There

Twists and turns, hills and down-hills, the way down felt like a rollercoaster-in a good way. That’s country roads for ya. It was also a crisp, fall day with chill winds. A decent day to hike!

When I got there, there was no car parked in sight (I couldn’t tell if it was a good or bad sign) and I parked right in front of the lake.

What I Did

Red, orange, and yellow leaves fell from the trees and onto the ground where others lay. The breeze blew ripples on the lake. Even with the clouds in the sky, the sun shone through against some trees and provided some warmth.

I decided to do the Lakeside Trail which was about 2 miles in length. As I started walking to the entrance some ways behind my car I saw two people on horses going to the other side of the lake. They disappeared from me as I entered the woods.

The trail started off uphill through big leaf piles and mud. But at least the trail was distinctable in these woods (looking at you Mosquito Lake).

Soon, I was back in the open air where a grass trail led me back next to a playground and right up on the lake. I really loved the view. If I could kayak, I would definitely do it here and sing ‘Just around the Riverbend’ from Pocahontas in my head. The path led back into the woods with sights of the lake to my left. The many leaves crunched under my feet and chipmunks rustled through the brush to my right.

I soon came into a green area surrounded by trees. It was kind of eerie and there was a bench randomly placed. You wouldn’t catch me sitting there.

I kept marching forward through some more woods and arrived to a bridge over troubledddd waterrrrr (just kidding it was calm). I love fall aesthetic and seeing a wooden bridge somewhat covered in leaves made me happy.

The End of the Trail

The time came to when I was nearing the end of the loop. This area was more muddy and this part of the lake was covered in green.

All of a sudden I was startled! The people with the horses were heading in my direction and commented that I had moved quite fast through the trail. Yep, when I’m by myself I walk with a purpose lol. I’ve heard too many unsolved mysteries regarding solo hiking.

I had reached the end of the lake/trail when I saw an area where you could walk across a bridge and look at a small dam.

This one had a small trinkle of water running down it and into a stream below the bridge. It was a nice ending. I walked over the bridge and onto the road where I soon officially ended at my car.