There are several fishing access/day use spots around Echo Lake. Karl and I found a new one, on the way to the old one and it has become our favorite. Although fishermen and water skiers use it weekday mornings, we have been the only walker-putzers.

Echo Lake has many coves, inlets and small islands. From the parking lot, a trail follows the edge of the inlet by this particular spot. There are some short loops into the woods in a few places. In the morning it is shady most of the way around.

Also, very quiet. The skiers and fishermen take off for other spots.

Our normal mountain view loop from home has been too hot for a black dog with a heavy coat and now the neighbors are in residence for a few weeks so we have had to be a bit more inventive for our walks. In “it’s all relative” world, it is hot. And courtesy of several thunderstorms, it is also humid. Yes, I’m fairly sure someone from the southeast might think it quite comfortable here :)!

Just around the bend to the left is the parking area. At the end of the point on the right is where the following photo was taken.

There are benefits to walking along the water.