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Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
Lakeside Trail encircles Cowans Gap Lake.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
A view of Cowans Gap State Park's beach and boat area.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
Lakeside Trail passes directly by the swimming and picnic area.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
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
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
Lakeside Trail also overlaps with 76-mile-long Standing Stone Trail.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
The overlapping trails are marked with multiple blazes.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
The trail provides lovely views across the lake.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
A fisherman enjoys a leisurely walk through the woods to a good fishing spot.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/28/2017
A bench beckons hikers to stop and enjoy the peaceful Pennsylvania woods.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
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.