LehighMap-LakesideWest

Lakeside West is an out-and-back trail that follows the western shore of the quarry lake. It begins at the end of the wide gravel West Spur Trail and heads south along the shoreline through the trees, dipping into a rocky gully with tight and challenging twists, before crossing two short wooden bridges to emerge onto a short section of more prairie-like terrain. Pause at the high point and note the old rock wall rising 20 feet or so from the lake, then continue through a flowy segment dominated by cedars, before hitting the property line and turning back inland to follow a small stream back north to connect to the inbound trail.

The majority of this trail is very manageable, but the twists, turns, rocks, and roots of the gully crossing will challenge even more experienced riders. It’s a nice workout, with some great views of the lake.

Surface: Natural
Length: About 0.5 miles
Difficulty: The majority of the trail is pretty easy, but there is one short segment of twists, turns, rocks, and roots.

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Lakeside West Trail Photo Tour

The Lakeside West trail begins at the end of the West Spur Trail.
The Lakeside West trail begins at the end of the West Spur Trail.
The trail passes through a small gully, with several alternate paths, all leading to the same point. Try more than one, and see which you prefer!
The trail passes through a small gully, with several alternate paths, all leading to the same point. Try more than one, and see which you prefer!
There are a couple of short wooden bridges along the Lakeside West Trail.
There are a couple of short wooden bridges along the Lakeside West Trail.
The trail passes through a grassy area, and emerges on a bluff with great views overlooking the lake.
The trail passes through a grassy area, and emerges on a bluff with great views overlooking the lake.
Along the bluffs, there are the remains of old stone walls.
Along the bluffs, there are the remains of old stone walls.
After looping south to the property line, the trail passes through a wooded area before doubling back to the incoming trail, then back to the beginning.
After looping south to the property line, the trail passes through a wooded area before doubling back to the incoming trail, then back to the beginning.

 

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