Twenty-four hikers under the command of Captain Gloria braved cold temperatures and a very brisk east wind to loop Cove Lake at Mt. Magazine State Park.

 

 

 

The hike started in the swim area parking lot and proceeded to make the loop in a clockwise manner.  After crossing the dam road the trail led along the shore a short distance. Then everyone made the climb to Lookout Mt. taking the entire 1.1 mile loop back to the original white diamond trail. The land was low on the back side of the lake, but the bridges were in excellent shape.  Most everyone stopped for lunch when we got back to the park area. 

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