Compass
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Distance: 0.80 miles
Restrooms: Yes
Dog Friendly: Yes
Stroller Friendly: No
Playground: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly: No
Location: Gifford Pinchot State Park – Quaker Race Day Use Area, Lakeside Trail
Your Keys to Adventure
- Follow the park road to the far end of the parking area, and park as close as possible to the boat rental/restroom building.
- Locate the “Do Not Enter” sign and follow the gravel path toward the boat dock. Turn left at the end of the gravel path to begin your hike.
- Continue to follow the path as it winds through the grassy area, passing the wooden fishing pier on your right.
- Bear right to follow the Lakeside Trail, keeping the lake on your right. The trail will go up a slight rise as you continue to follow it. (There are yellow blazes on the trees.)
- When you come to a Y, stay right to continue following the trail. There will be more than one Y in the trail, and areas of mud and rocks.
- At the largest and most obvious Y in the trail, you will see a grassy path to the left and a muddy path to the right. Walk to the left and before the path turns to grass is where you will find the post.
- To return to your vehicle, turn around and retrace your steps back to the parking area, keeping the lake on your left.
Read More About It
- Hey Grandude! by Paul McCartney
- Compass South by Hope Larson
- The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Some Breadcrumbs for the Trail!
- A compass is used for navigation and orientation that shows direction.
- The diagram on the front of a compass is actually called a compass rose - just like the flower.
- Orienteering helps to develop lots of skills - cooperation, being patient and listening skills.
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