A nice destination run about 20 miles south of downtown. The 90-acre Hinckley Lake is a popular getaway spot in all seasons. There’s an abundance of trails, but the signature is the trail around the lake. The trail right on the lake is more of a trail run, at 3.1 miles. The 3.3 mile all-purpose trail, also around the lake, is easier for running.
10.5 miles RT. Numerous options for longer or shorter.
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- Loop around lake is 3.3 miles (5.3 km)
- Numerous parking and access points
- Numerous parking and access points
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