Last updated: November 2, 2024
Place
Price Lake TRACK Trail for Kids
Harold Blackwood Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
Julian Price Memorial Park at Milepost 297
Significance:
Hiking trail and paddling trail designed especially for kids
Amenities
5 listed
Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Restroom - Seasonal, Trailhead
There are two types of TRACK Trails at Price Lake—hiking and paddling. Enjoy a boating trip around a 47-acre mountain lake or take a stroll along the water's edge.
The hiking TRACK Trail is located on a portion of the Price Lake Trail beginning at the boat rental dock and ending at the beaver dam overlook. The hiking TRACK Trail is a 1-mile walk (2 miles round-trip). The entire Price Lake Trail is a 2.7-mile loop.
The paddling TRACK Trail on Price Lake is 2-miles round-trip if you follow the perimeter of the 47-acre lake. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards can be rented seasonally for use on Price Lake; however, motorized boats and swimming are not allowed. You may also bring your own watercraft. For your safety, you are required to wear a flotation device.
Whether hiking or boating, Julian Price Lake is a beautiful spot. The hiking trail is a hard-packed dirt trail in most areas surrounded by rhododendron. The trail weaves in and out along the shore of the lake providing several access points to the clear sparkling water. Wooden boardwalks and foot bridges help with areas where the path traverses areas of beaver activity. Beaver gnawed tree stumps are commonly spotted along the trail, along with wood ducks floating on the lake.
By water, boaters can circle the 47-acre lake on gentle rocking waters sliding up into coves and exploring streams that feed the lake with cold water. The openness of the lake is a bright sparkling landscape on a sunny day.
Check the conditions of the area before you visit.
The hiking TRACK Trail is located on a portion of the Price Lake Trail beginning at the boat rental dock and ending at the beaver dam overlook. The hiking TRACK Trail is a 1-mile walk (2 miles round-trip). The entire Price Lake Trail is a 2.7-mile loop.
The paddling TRACK Trail on Price Lake is 2-miles round-trip if you follow the perimeter of the 47-acre lake. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards can be rented seasonally for use on Price Lake; however, motorized boats and swimming are not allowed. You may also bring your own watercraft. For your safety, you are required to wear a flotation device.
Whether hiking or boating, Julian Price Lake is a beautiful spot. The hiking trail is a hard-packed dirt trail in most areas surrounded by rhododendron. The trail weaves in and out along the shore of the lake providing several access points to the clear sparkling water. Wooden boardwalks and foot bridges help with areas where the path traverses areas of beaver activity. Beaver gnawed tree stumps are commonly spotted along the trail, along with wood ducks floating on the lake.
By water, boaters can circle the 47-acre lake on gentle rocking waters sliding up into coves and exploring streams that feed the lake with cold water. The openness of the lake is a bright sparkling landscape on a sunny day.
Check the conditions of the area before you visit.