From the trail head at
the second dam, the
trail starts on single
track through the woods,
and frequently borders
the lake. This single
track session lasts for
about 5 miles, and criss-crosses
a horse trail. The horse
trails are not open to
bikes, and are clearly
marked, so there should
be no problem there.
After about four miles,
right after a bridge
spanning Park Creek, you
will come to a cross
roads.
If you go right,
you will come to a nice
waterfall, and pool.
This is a good place to
take a cool dip on hot
days, the pool is MUCH
cooler than the lake! If
you go straight at the
cross roads, you will
find a half mile fire
road climb, rewarded by
a fast fire road
downhill with a couple
of fun jumps.
If a left
is taken at the cross
roads, you will take a
rolling single track
trail, which meets up
with the fire road after
about a mile.
Once
trails meet up, you
enter into the main park
area, at the Hazel Creek
campground. At this
point, the trail goes in
and out of the various
campgrounds, and is in
part single track,
double track, and
occasionally on the
paved road. Keep an eye
open for trail signs, as
you go in and out of
these sections. They are
all marked, but it is
easy to miss a turn, and
have to retrace your
route a little bit.
Highlights
Happy Spring!
Check out this awsome slide show of Jenkinson Lake taken by George Nejmantowicz..