Lakeside Trail

Rewind a few days to right before Easter Sunday and you'll find me out on the Lakeside Trail in Howard, PA. The Lakeside Trail is a 4.4 mile trail that is in fact beside a lake.

The trail is mainly a loop alongside Foster Joseph Sayers Lake. It's a slightly wooded area which at times can be very muddy, so be sure to wear your dirty hiking shoes. There are also a few smaller streams running down through the trail leading back to the lake so be sure to watch your footing or else you'll end up going for a swim!  

Off to your left of the trail is the main lake where there's always plenty of people out fishing and enjoying the lake! The best time to enjoy the trail is over the summer or later in the spring so the trail has had plenty of time to dry up so you're not hiking through a swamp. 

As for wildlife on the trail there isn't a whole lot to be seen, a few frogs, squirrels, chipmunks, and lots of fish off to the left in the lake!  The trail is very beautiful and a lovely hike. So if you're looking for something fun to do while your friends are out on the lake, I highly recommend this trail, but be careful! You might encounter a vampire!