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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    08/28/2017
    Lakeside Trail encircles Cowans Gap Lake.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    A view of Cowans Gap State Park's beach and boat area.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    Lakeside Trail passes directly by the swimming and picnic area.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    Lakeside Trail overlaps the 110 mile Tuscarora Trail.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    08/28/2017
    Tuscarora Trail leads to the Appalachian Trail.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    08/28/2017
    Lakeside Trail crosses a dam and the Cowans Gap Lake spillway.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    Lakeside Trail also overlaps with 76-mile-long Standing Stone Trail.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    The overlapping trails are marked with multiple blazes.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    The trail provides lovely views across the lake.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    A fisherman enjoys a leisurely walk through the woods to a good fishing spot.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    A bench beckons hikers to stop and enjoy the peaceful Pennsylvania woods.
    Karen Lee Ensley
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    08/28/2017
    Clusters of tiny mushrooms thrive in a clearing along the trail.
    Karen Lee Ensley
    Photo Date: 
    08/28/2017
    A large picnic shelter is located alongside the trail.

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