The paved Multipurpose Trail, designated as a National Recreation Trail, begins at the park entrance, follows Presque Isle Bay shoreline, passes Perry Monument and continues around the eastern end of the park, back along the Lake Erie side of the park and ties back into the trail again near Duck Pond area. This ADA accessible trail is popular with bicyclists, in-line skaters and joggers. During the winter, the trail is plowed from the entrance to the park office for hikers. For cross-country skiers, the trail is left snow covered from the park office to Perry Monument.

Directions: From Erie, PA, Travel by boat or by car on SR 832 into the park. Trail begins along side the entrance.

Elevation: 250 feet

Elevation Gain: Minimal

Distance: 9.6 miles

Difficulty: Easy

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