I'm not even going to pretend that I've put a dent in exploring Caesar Creek State Park. It is huge! At 3,741 acres, there is a lot to explore. But I went ahead and set out on a trail I found on the map a couple weeks ago. It's called the Visitor Center Trail, but I started out from the Day Lodge and just hiked a couple miles until I ended up lakeside! The hike was beautiful, just a perfect fall day to be outdoors.
I love the trails at this park, because even though they are not marked too well, they are natural trails and are actually riddled with hills and are somewhat of a difficult hike. It makes for a little bit more of a challenge, which is always welcome. I love the hike I did, because I kept getting glimpses of the lake through the trees, and then eventually reached a spot where it opened up to a little beach, and I just spent some time there taking it in. There were a bunch of people out fishing on the lake, but it was calm and peaceful lakeside. I mean, it is such a big park you rarely run into a lot of other people-especially during the week.
The park has a ton to offer and it is one of those places you can go to multiple times and discover something new every time. I suggest heading up there soon and enjoying a hike with all the fall colors and maybe even camping out. Next time I am up there, I want to rent a kayak or canoe and enjoy the park on the lake itself.
Caesar Creek really is a gorgeous place. I haven’t explored many of the trails, but I’ve fished almost every inch of the lake and spillway, and it’s beautiful in all seasons but especially spring and fall. Good fishing too
By Andrew Brown on April 16, 2014