WHAT ARE THE TRAILS LIKE AT MOON LAKE?
Three main hiking trailheads originate from the Moon lake Recreation Area: (See Trails Map on the MAPS page) 1) THE LAKE FORK TRAIL is the most casual day hike in the area. This trail accesses the north (head) of Moon Lake via the west side of the lake on Round Mountain. Starting from the lake access parking area near the lower loop campground fence, this trail can be enjoyed by hikers of all ages. The “steepest” part of this trail is at the beginning, just after crossing the little bridge over the Brown Duck Creek. Rising no more than about 400 feet above the lake, the trail can be hiked at just about any pace, to reach the north end of the lake in about 1- 2 hours. From campground to north end is only about 1½ miles of mostly gradual ascending and descending trail. Hikers can turn around at any point and still get some great views, in and out of the trees, overlooking the lake. Most day hikers go only to the north end of the lake, but the trail continues for many miles up the Lake Fo
