Hike to North Lake
About This Trail
North Lake is one of the more remote areas of Paris Mountain, with several different trail routes to get there. The shortest one begins at the top of the park road and follows the Brissy Ridge and Pipsissewa Trails to North Lake Trail. From there, you can loop all the way around the lake for an additional 1.2 miles, or fork right and just go as far as the lake shore before returning the same way.
The trail itself is easy-moderate in difficulty, but the length makes it tough for little walkers.
Trail Features
Carrier needed | No |
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Stroller friendly | No |
ADA accessible | No |
Water fountains | No |
Bathrooms | No |
Pet friendly | Yes |
Nearby convenience store | Yes |
Camping Nearby | No |
Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
Park at the last parking lot at the top of the park road – when you reach the closed gate for Camp Buckhorn, the lot will be on your left.
Other Trails in Paris Mountain State Park
Fee & Parking Details
$5.00/adults, $3/age 6-16, Free/5 and under
An annual pass is available for purchase for all the area state parks (from $50/year).
Trail Contributor

I joined Hike it Baby in 2014 when my son was just 2 months old. A year later, I became an Ambassador for the Greenville, SC branch. I love raising my kids on the trail and meeting so many like-minded families!
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About The Guide
Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.