The 7-mile Lakeview Trail is an excursion along the shoreline of 153-acre Dow Lake. There are several creek crossings and a few rises but nothing difficult or even moderately difficult. The changes add mere interest to the forest, meadow and marsh hike. Indian Mound, Sycamore Valley and Pioneer Cemetery trails are short spurs affording more scenic views and interest. These trails round out your hike to approximately 10 miles.

Directions: From Chauncey, OH, Travel U.S. Route 33 onto Columbus Road. At the traffic light, turn left off Columbus Road onto North Lancaster Street. North Lancaster becomes Columbia Avenue. Continue on Columbia Avenue to the US 33 overpass. Columbia Avenue ends and Strouds Run Road (CR 20) continues over US 33. Travel about 2 miles to the park entrance. Lakeview and Broken Rock trails may be accessed from the picnic area. Park office provides trail maps.

Elevation Gain: Minimal

Distance: 7 miles

Difficulty: Easy

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