This route follows a mix of rough, abandoned dirt roads and narrow singletrack trails, as well as sections of old road that have narrowed down to singletrack. With less than 500 feet of climbing over this 3.5-mile round-trip trail run, it's also potentially one of the flattest lake routes you'll find in the region! Consequently, the running is pretty easy the entire time. Yes, there are some boulders in the roadbed, but all of the obstacles are easy to overcome.

There are several unmarked turns out here in the woods, so be sure to download this route for offline navigation.

The route shown here visits Forebay Lake, but it ends at an overlook from an old pipeline that drops dramatically into the canyon below. From here, you can enjoy a scenic view of the mountains on the other side of the canyon. With both the old pipeline and the old smokestack visible across Forebay Lake, this hike is a unique mash-up of nature and local history.

One word of warning: all of the low-lying swampy areas around this route make it a haven for mosquitoes. Wear your bug spray!