Summit Lake SP - Member Hike

Hike Name: Summit Lake SP
Country: United States
State: Indiana
Nearby Town: New Castle
Rating: 2 stars
Directions: 5993 N. Messick Rd.
New Castle, IN 47362
765-766-5873
Total Hike Distance: 2.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: 8:00 AM
Trails Used: Praire Trail
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams, Lakes
Management: State Park Service
Contact Information: 5993 N. Messick Rd.
New Castle, IN 47362
765-766-5873

http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2967.htm
Best Season: Spring
Users: Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: Starts in the open but soon enters the largest wood lot in the park. Hikers will see areas of oak-hickory mixed with cherry, ash and areas of beech-maple mix. The topography includes uplands and low glacial depressions. The remainder of the trail traverses open rolling established prairie, with views of the lake. Summit Lake has an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation area.

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kdg119


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