Name: Lake Shore Trail
Rating: 3.9

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This is a fairly easy trail that is 5 miles in length (my Garmin was a little less). There are a few hills greater than 15% grade, but they are short. A great trail to hike on when the MTB trails are shut down due to rain. Just watch all of the roots.

There are many spots to take a dip or let your dog swim. It's a great local trail to get away from it all without having to drive far. There should be plenty of parking, except on the weekends. You may have to park up the road a bit or park in the swimming area parking where there are more than enough parking spaces.

Flora & Fauna

Mostly hardwood trees, with some pines in areas. Lots of deer.

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Zane Ray

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3.9 from 17 votes

#1

in Lake Norman State Park

#7986

Overall

3.9 from 17 votes

5 Star		29%
4 Star		41%
3 Star		24%
2 Star		6%
1 Star		0%

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Sep 23, 2015 near Sherril…, NC

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Jan 4, 2022

Jennifer Marquardt

Nice day for a walk. Water was a bit chilly. 7mi

May 22, 2021

Brandon Parker

3.2mi

Mar 7, 2021

Ninad Kandekar

5.3mi

Jul 12, 2020

Brandon Ewan

Really great views of Lake Norman at regular intervals along the trail, but beware of the tree roots which will keep you on your toes or you'll trip 5mi

Dec 27, 2019

Debie Talbot

9h 56m

Sep 11, 2019

Erin Fleming

Jul 25, 2019

Keary Nowack

Jun 1, 2019

Walter Vaughn

Just be mindful of roots, great hike overall. I even ran here and there for endurance. 4.8mi

May 6, 2019

Maggie Lowe

3mi — 2h 01m

Dec 23, 2018

Lee S

Nov 23, 2018

Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com

Nov 11, 2018

D R

Oct 14, 2018

Ethan Walter

Oct 6, 2018

K K

Sep 8, 2018

Wow Dude

Sep 2, 2018

Michael Boo

Aug 25, 2018

Keary Nowack

South Loop and Short Turn 3.2mi — 1h 00m

May 30, 2018

Jennifer Marquardt

Started at group camp area to get more miles in. 8.1mi

May 3, 2018

Rayne Britt

Dec 27, 2017

Chris Cashwell

Dec 23, 2017

Kurt Steiger

4.8mi

Dec 22, 2017

Russ S.

Nov 24, 2017

Jeff Yohe

Nov 3, 2017

Nate Lee

5mi

Jun 25, 2017

KM Clewell

Great trail...took our dogs too! 3mi

Jun 24, 2017

Russ S.

Hike with Leslie and Christine.

May 29, 2017

Ray Mennitt

5mi

Mar 4, 2017

D R

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Lake Shore Trail

“An easy hike with a few steep hills mixed in. Nice views of Lake Norman throughout. ”

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