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This beautiful trail around this lake is a nice way to spend an evening!


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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Loop

478' 146 m

High

465' 142 m

Low

17' 5 m

Up

16' 5 m

Down

1%

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake

Family Friendly There is a nice gazebo and dock overlooking the lake with interpretive signs with nice pictures.

Overview

A flat, easy, paved path around a lake that rewards you with great views.

Description

This trail takes you around a nice lake. There are plenty of benches to rest on and a nice gazebo to eat lunch or just sit and take in the view. There is easy access and plenty of parking at the trailhead. The way-finding signs along the way make it easy to find your way. Being such a popular place, please do your part to leave it better than you found it and pick up any litter you find.

Flora & Fauna

There are cattails and flowers in the spring and summer. The lake is stocked with small mouth bass and catfish for fishing. You will see a wide variety of birds enjoying the lake and its surrounding trees.

Contacts

Shared By:

Richard Washburn

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Photos

Some ice around the edges of Vantage Lake on a winter afternoon!
Jan 14, 2016 near Cottlev…, MO
A view of the lake and the fishing dock/gazebo.
Jan 14, 2016 near Cottlev…, MO
A nice place to learn about the area from the interpretive sign and watch the sun set!
Jan 14, 2016 near Cottlev…, MO
Vantage Lake winter beauty!
Jan 14, 2016 near Cottlev…, MO

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