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The Main Lodge on Lake Placid.
Signage helps to direct you through the trails.
The view heading into the amphitheater.
The outdoor amphitheater that hosts solar-powered music events.
A biker heading down an early section of the Brissy Ridge Trail.
A biker banking a turn on the Brissy Ridge Trail.
A biker heading down a series of jumps on the Brissy Ridge Trail.
Paddleboat and kayak rentals are available at the Main Lodge.
Lake Placid from Mountain Creek Trail.
A lone kayak on Lake Placid.
A father and son on Lake Placid.
Groups take to the water to beat the summer heat.
Paved campsites can be rented at the Main Lodge.
Various picnic shelters are scattered along the main road leading to the top of Paris Mountain.
Bike maintenance racks are located at each trailhead.
A historic bridge built during the Civil War.
Charcoal grills and picnic tables are spread around the day-use area and are free with admission.
Bathrooms with vending machines are spread along the main road leading to the top of Paris Mountain.
The Lake Placid Dam with bridge across the creek for viewing.
Another view of the Lake Placid Dam from below.
There are a few beaver families around the lakes, and evidence can be seen among the trees nearest the water.
The large stonework front porch overlooks Lake Placid at the Main Lodge.
The Main Lodge has an educational area to learn about this important watershed in Greenville, South Carolina.
A playground with a large field and volleyball net are located at the Main Lodge parking area.