The Hiking Challenge
Explore The Beautiful Lafayette Reservoir With Your Camper Group
There are a number of hiking trails at the reservoir. For this challenge, we invite your group to complete all of these hikes for a chance to win the hiking award! From the beautiful vista point to all the way around the rim trail, there are so many amazing things to see!
Camper groups can explore all the trails 10 + trails at the Lafayette Reservoir. There are hikes all ages and levels. From the beautiful vista point to all the way around the rim trail, there are so many amazing things to see!
Hikes at the Lafayette Reservoir
Level 1 – Beginner Hikes
- Hike to your fort
- Canoe Trail Hike
- Hike to the Rally Point
Level 2 – Moderate Hikes for all ages!
- Sunset Trail (0.50 miles)
– Start at the entrance to the rim trail by opening a circle and take a left at the top of the hill to follow the loop trail towards the pines area.
- Ranger Station Hike
Level 3 – Extended Hikes
- Extended Sunset Trail Hike
- Lakeside Nature Trail (2.79 miles)
- Vista Point Trail (Top of the World Hike, 0.60 miles)
– Start at the entrance to the rim trail by opening circle and take a right at the top of the hill to the vista point (hike is out and back)
Level 4 – More Challenging
- Rim Circle Hike
- Campolindo Trail (3.7 miles)
- Big Oak Trail (2.4 miles)
Level 5 – Trail Blazer (for advanced & experienced hikers)
- Rim Trail (4.97 miles)
Reservoir Hike Information
- Sunset Trail (0.50 miles)
- Vista Point Trail (0.60 miles)
- Big Oak Trail (2.4 miles)
- Lakeside Nature Trail (2.79 miles)
- Campolindo Trail (3.7 miles)
- Rim Trail (4.97 miles)
