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Clear Creek Lake View Trail

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 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Morganton
  5. South Mountains State Park
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“Loop trail around lake. ”

Janeen Walker
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

95%

Runnable

1,276' 389 m

High

1,175' 358 m

Low

115' 35 m

Up

114' 35 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Lake · River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers

Need to Know

Part of South Mountain State Park.

Description

Take the trailhead to the right through the field to cross the creek and then follow the gravel path to climb the hill leading to a lovely little waterfall behind the lake. Expect a few creek crossings with accommodating rocks to keep boots dry. Continuing around the lake is flat and part gravel before reaching a dam and descent to the parking area.

Flora & Fauna

Enormous trees by picnic tables near parking. Water related wildlife.Wildflowers. Pileated Woodpeckers.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Park - South Mountains State Park

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  3.5 from 2 votes

#12

in South Mountains State Park

#21835

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#12

in South Mountains State…

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in North Carolina

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Huge tree
Mar 12, 2020 near Salem, NC
Waterfall
Mar 12, 2020 near Salem, NC
South Mountains view
Mar 12, 2020 near Salem, NC
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Mar 12, 2020 near Salem, NC

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