Holt Lake: Hiking Trails


 

Rocky Branch Trail

(Rocky Branch Park Day Use Area)

 

Rocky Branch Trail is located within the Rocky Branch Day Use Park.  The trail starts in the Day Use are and runs along the river until it reaches Old Lock 14.  At the mid-point of the trail is an old group campsite that featurers 2 fire pits and 2 pit toilets.  This trail is not a loop trail and offers many steep and difficult terrains.

To see other ameneties within the park click on "Day Use Parks".
 

Trail Length: 1.7 miles (one-way)

Trail Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.  Has steep hills and grades.

Click on photos for larger view.


Gobbler Ridge Hike and Bicycle Trail

(Deerlick Creek Campground)

 

NOTICE: THIS TRAIL IS FOR REGISTERED CAMPERS OF DEERLICK CREEK CAMPGROUND ONLY!

The Gobbler Ridge Hiking and Bicycle trail is a paved loop trail inside the Deerlick Creek Campground.  It features resting benches, good views of the river and gorges, wildlife food plots, bridges,  drinking fountains, and also has 26 tree identification markers.  For tree identification, be sure to stop by the gatehouse and get the tree identification guide to go along with the trail markers.

To see other ameneties within the park click on "Camping".
 

Trail Length: 0.5 miles (round-trip)

Trail Difficulty: Very easy, gently sloping.

Click on photos for larger view.


Beech Tree Hollow Trail

(Deerlick Creek Campground)

 

NOTICE: THIS TRAIL IS FOR REGISTERED CAMPERS OF DEERLICK CREEK CAMPGROUND ONLY!

The Beech Tree Hollow Trail is located within the Deerlick Creek Campground.  It is a mile long look trail that starts on the Gobbler Ridge Trail and also ends on it as well.  This trail is marked with blue paint arrows on the trees and is a hike down into the gorge and follows a small stream and them hikes back up the the Gobbler Ridge Trail. 

To see other ameneties within the park click on "Camping".
 

Trail Length: 1 miles (round-trip)

Trail Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.  Has steep hills and grades.

Click on photos for larger view.



Recreation Links:

  • Area Map

  • Visitor Center

  • Day Use Parks

  • Camping

  • Boating

  • Fishing

  • Trails

  • Picnic Shelters

  • Local Weather

  •