Lake Loop Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Lake Loop Trail
Country:	United States
State:	South Carolina
Nearby Town:	McCormick
Rating:
Directions:	Driving Directions : From McCormick: Take Hwy. 378 W. and drive 6 mi. Turn ri. onto Hwy 7. Drive 2 mi. and turn left at the park entrance. Continue for 3 mi to park lodge. LATITUDE/LONGITUDE Latitude: 33.8851052 Longitude: -82.4138214
Total Hike Distance:	7.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Long Branch Camp
Trails Used:	Lake Loop Trail
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Lakes
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	1591 Resort DR \| McCormick, SC 29835 \| Phone: 864-391-2450 \| Toll Free: 800-491-1764 \| Fax: 864-391-5390 \| hickoryknob@scprt.com
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	Lakeview Loop Trail Length: 7.2 miles Type: Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail Difficulty: Description: From the post and rail fence near the kiosk, begin this scenic and challengingly rugged, hiking-biking, single-track, dirt loop-trail. You won’t find any long climbs here, but other challenges include close trees, steep slopes, rough ruts, roots, and rocks. Experts may not be overly challenged, but all levels of riders will get a good workout. You will traverse an amazing variety of habitats including cedar and hardwood ridges, young oak woods, towering pine stands, and open grassy inlets. As you ascend to peaceful, high points overlooking beautiful lake vistas, or descend to quiet, sandy, back coves along the lake shore, watch for birds, deer, snakes, and other wildlife. During the warm summer months there is a cool breeze from the lake and access to the water for a swim.