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Cowans Gap Lake – Cowan's Gap Overlook loop from Cowans Gap State Park

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Cowans Gap Lake – Cowan's Gap Overlook loop from Cowans Gap State Park

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Cowans Gap Lake – Cowan's Gap Overlook loop from Cowans Gap State Park

03:04

10.2km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

586 m

Cowans Gap Lake

Lake

2

1.37 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 the water. The State Park Service offers a lot of different amenities around the lake, including boating, fishing, and camping access.

Tip by

3

8.05 km

Cowan's Gap Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small wooden platform steps out off the ridge. Through a break in the trees you can see down to the lake and beyond toward the town of Metal nestled in between the mountains.

Tip by

B

10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

3.76 km

620 m

328 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

3.08 km

3.03 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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