There is a paved trail around part of the lake, which combines with low traffic park roads to make a really nice loop just over 12 miles in length. This trail is not like a rail trail, with gradual grades and curves. Instead it's a purpose designed bike trail, with many curves and hills, which goes through woods and meadows around the southern end of the reservoir. The loop can be a lot of fun for experienced cyclists, but if you're thinking of taking your mother who hasn't ridden a bike in 15 years there, the hills are going to put them in granny gear a lot and they probably won't enjoy themselves.
Maurice K. Goddard State Park info
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| Near the beginning of a clockwise loop of the trail. |
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| One of about 6 trailside shelters, good for a rest or waiting out the rain. |
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| The trail and Lake Road alongside. |
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| Peaceful rest area along the trail. |
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| You can see the ups and downs along the trail. |
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| Wild chives growing trailside. |
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| Approaching the dam at the south end of the reservoir. |
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| Looking downstream at Sandy Creek. |
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| Looking upstream at the lake. |
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| Where the trail moves onto the road for a mile or so. Hiking trail is 'no bikes'. |
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| Crossing the road away from the lake. This is where the 2 biggest hills are. |
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| Where the loop uses the Marina roads for 1/4 mile. |
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| Viewing platform on north side of Lake Wilhelm Road, near Marina. |
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| From viewing platform. |
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| Lake Wilhelm Road at Marina, and the view of the bridge across the lake. |
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| Lake Wilhelm from the bridge. |
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| And back to the trailhead parking area. |
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