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

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

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2.8

(8)

60

hikers

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

01:47

6.87km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Seneca Creek State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

828 m

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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2

1.08 km

Lake Shore Trail

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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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3

2.52 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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4

4.63 km

Clopper Lake Trail

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

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B

6.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

930 m

607 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

697 m

463 m

377 m

< 100 m

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June 25, 2025,MD/ Seneca Creek St.Park/ Clopper Lake 5,5km

Even on hot summer days it is bearable because most of the route is in the shade of the trees (and offers multiple water access for dogs 🐕)

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