Chase Lake

On the spur of the moment; weather being good and we actually had a day free of appointments; Randy and I decided to check out the trail to Chase Lake.

I have volunteered to be a hike leader on 11/23 for a hike to Chase Lake, I don't remember being there before. However, when we got to the trail head, I mentioned to Randy that the trail seemed familiar. We couldn't have asked for a better day. Sunshine and wide, smooth trail made it a dream hike. No breeze made the day, while cool, perfect hiking weather.

We got to Chase Lake and the leanto in good time and found the area to be clean and the leanto, clean but a little past it's prime. Many of the shingles have slipped and inside, you can see where the rain is coming in and causing damage. Otherwise a good place. The lake itself is ringed with growth, making it hard to get to the lake but that has not deterred past vistors. There was both a row boat and a canoe at the site, tho no oars could be found.

We had lunch at the leanto and headed back to the trailhead the way we came in. As we expected, we missed the quick turn at the end of the trail, heading on the old woods road to the back of a hunting camp and had to turn around and backtrack to the right turn. For a quick hike, this cannot be beat. An easy hike for beginners or those just out for a nice walk in the woods.