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Lake Shore Trail – Clopper Lake loop from Strider Wildlife Management Area

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Lake Shore Trail – Clopper Lake loop from Strider Wildlife Management Area

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Lake Shore Trail – Clopper Lake loop from Strider Wildlife Management Area

03:18

12.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Seneca Creek State Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.76 km

Clopper Lake

Highlight • Lake

At 90-acres, Clopper Lake is the centerpiece of Seneca Creek State Park. This viewpoint from the dam is one of the best in the park, but you get sporadic views from basically every point around the lake.

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2.02 km

Lake Shore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lake Shore Trail, also known as the Clopper Lake Shore Trail, is a scenic 3.7-mile loop encircling Clopper Lake within Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Marked with …

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2.22 km

Woodland Canopy on the Lakeshore Trail, Seneca Creek State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Along this stretch of the Lakeshore Trail, you will pass through a beautiful woodland canopy. It's a nice break from the sun before passing or approaching the lake.

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3.95 km

Clopper Lake

Highlight • Lake

Clopper Lake is the heart of Seneca Creek State Park and perfect for riding the loop trail around it. There are shady, grassy spots to rest, and you might spot …

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5.97 km

Clopper Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Clopper Lake Trail is an easy, all-around trail with beautiful views of the lake. Highly recommended!

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7.39 km

Clopper Lake

Highlight • Lake

Trash cans have been removed from the park to prevent animals from being attracted or disease outbreaks. So remember to take a bag or something similar with you and take your rubbish home with you.

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

2.29 km

2.09 km

479 m

124 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

3.70 km

854 m

745 m

414 m

239 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Lake Shore Trail – Clopper Lake loop from Strider Wildlife Management Area

Clopper Lake

Lake Shore Trail

Woodland Canopy on the Lakeshore Trail, Seneca Creek State Park

Clopper Lake

Clopper Lake Trail

Clopper Lake

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