Lake Junaluska Trail

love this trail for day to day walking and running. basically level . I really appreciate the people socially distancing and passing by going into the road. at this time you walk clockwise around the lake. I feel this really helps with avoiding traffic overload. dog friendly.

I did not realize I was supposed to take the pedestrian bridge across the lake so I kept following the walking path around the lake. Circling the entire lake is more like 3.5 miles rather than listed 2.2. There is a path/sidewalk the whole way, beautiful and very well maintained.

Beautiful and easy hike. Two bridges go over the lake. Gorgeous background of the mountains.

A gorgeous trail with amazing views of the mountains and lake. Lots of birds, it was really easy and a cute day to spend..Happy Hiking!

This is a fantastic trail to walk around, especially when it has been rainy out. I took all four of my kids on a wonderful family walk. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get out of your mountain house to get some relaxing exercise.

Not very pretty when the lake is down. Lots of litter. Easy trail.

Nice paved path around the lake. The Mountain View’s are always changing at every curve. There is plenty of parking around the lake. After being sick for a while I wanted to get out but nothing too strenuous and this was perfect. Lots of older folks and a few moms with strollers. Pretty but really a walking place.

Very dog friendly flat and easy two mile walk, would be good for running also.

Easy short walk. Nice for some exercise. Generally very pretty. Today they are letting water out of the lake. The mountains are still beautiful. At least two bathrooms on the walk. Stroller friendly. Mainly local people out for a walk.

Very pretty during the fall season. Very dog friendly.

Never disappoints.

Beautiful scenery around the lake. Easy relaxing run on the trail.

Beautiful, easy walk around the lake. Dog friendly.

Beautiful hike with gorgeous views all around. A very peaceful lake.

Nice for an evening walk. mostly paved walkway, a fair number of people during summer months. The water is not the cleanest, may not want the pooch in. we heard from other locals that it contains runoff water from Waynesville and they do not reccomended swimming at all.

Beautiful and clean !!

it's very beautiful and family friendly. we had a great time and the rose walk was a nice touch. lots of wildlife and flowers, I highly recommend this area!

nice views around the lake. trail is all paved and follows next to a road around the lake.

Nice walk around the lake very busy area rather quiet on Sunday mornings walk daily.

Beautiful view of the lake, easy walk. Moderately crowded

Good for a quick lake walk.

Nice relaxing stroll around the lake.

Just went for a paddle with a friend! Had a fun time!

Beautiful flowers and lakeside trail. well marked. Very enjoyable for a early morning or late afternoon or evening stroll.

excellent lakeside hiking. Beautiful scenery and flowers, long mountain views. Dog friendly, many restful, meditate spots with seating. Swans, geese, and ducks galore. well marked path, asphalt and concrete. Free parking available in many locations. Male, age 67.

Easy walk, family & pet friendly. Good spot to decompress from a long day and enjoy the local scenery.

Great walk with kids and dogs. Enjoy it at an easy pace, look at the homes and activities along the way. Did a few geocaching too!

Beautiful trail and dog friendly.

Great walk for families. Safe, dog friendly, easily accessible, and lots to see to keep children occupied. End your walk by grabbing a coffee at Gifts and Grounds and sitting in a rocker enjoying the view if the lake. To increase intensity, incorporate the Lambuth Inn or Lake Junaluska cross into your walk, or head up into the surrounding neighborhood which is very hilly.