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Cowans Gap Lake loop from Cowans Gap State Park
01:37
6.16km
50m
Hiking
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
Waypoints
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Start point
1
4.24 km
Cowans Gap Lake
Highlight • Lake
Cowans Gap Lake is a 42-acre reservoir that is the centerpiece of Cowans Gap State Park. There are hiking paths circling the lake and trails branching in all directions from …
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4.59 km
Lakeside Cabin at Cowans Gap State Park
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Cowans Gap State Park is over 1,000 acres of hiking trails, a large 42-acre lake, overlooks, and some recreational amenities. There are cabins and campgrounds (both managed and primitive) that help make exploring this park possible from various trailheads.
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6.16 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.92 km
968 m
686 m
597 m
Surfaces
3.29 km
1.26 km
782 m
567 m
261 m
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