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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: August 2, 2026
Waypoints
A
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 the water. The State Park Service offers a lot of different amenities around the lake, including boating, fishing, and camping access.
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2
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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B
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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