The Top 10 Lakes around Gorman
Looking to visit the best lakes around Gorman? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Gorman’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Falls Lake
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Falls Lake is a 12,410-acre reservoir and is the main source of drinking water for the city of Raleigh and the surrounding communities. The lake provides many recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, camping, hiking, and biking.
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Falls Lake Trail
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Leading from Rogers Road to the Rolling View Recreation Area, this part of the Falls Lake Trail uses the same route as the Mountain-to-Sea Trail. While hiking through dense forest, …
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Falls Lake Trail
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This section of the Falls Lake Trail starts at the Hickory Hill Boat Ramp, where you can get picturesque views of the lake and take great photos. From here, the …
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Falls Lake Trail near Wake Forest Highway
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Once the path leaves the highway, it makes its way to the shoreline of the lake. This section of trail offers expansive views of the water for miles at a …
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Beach overlook
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This viewpoint from the northern end of the Rolling View Recreation Area offers an expansive view over Falls Lake. You can see across the water to the Sandling Beach Recreation …
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