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Oak Mountain New Lake Dam Loop via Lake Trail and Terrace Drive

based on 4 tracks & routes #8 hike out of 12 in
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4.1 mi
Distance
2 hrs 19 min
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terrain
92 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Oak Mountain New Lake Dam in Oak Mountain State Park.

This trail goes by Foothills Visitors Center and Double Oak Lake.

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    ★★★★★

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    2 years ago
    This is a beautiful, easy hike with benches on the dam to sit and relax and enjoy the scenery. But two things bring it from a 5 to a 4 for us. First, LOTS of bikers, and they go fast. Second, the only way to make it a loop is to walk down Terrace drive, which is no fun at all.
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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rcoreymaxwell 3 years, 8 months ago

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