Located in Iredell County 40 miles north of Charlotte, Lake Norman State Park boasts 17 miles of shoreline on Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest man-made freshwater lake. The Lake Shore trail is an easy to moderate trail (393 ft elevation gain) with consistent views of the lake as it winds around a peninsula on the south end of the park. The trail is a well-marked, well-maintained packed dirt and does not allow any mountain bikes or horses. I have selected a route that is safe, with beautiful views, moderate elevation change, and benches for rest periods every couple miles. There are 3 road crossings for emergency exit points plus two short trails (0.1 mi) to an additional emergency exit point.

Phone: 980-449-6253

Phone: 704-660-4000