On a sunny and mild early July morning we started a hike from the Lac le Jeune Beach area in the campground and hiked the lakeshore trail, out through the gate to the road, then onto the Rossmoore Forest Service Road, before going up old unnamed tracks up to the viewpoint on Lookout Hill. there are several routes to the top, including the Vista Trail, a winter route. For this day we followed unmarked/unsigned tracks up from the south and down the west side of the bluffs.
From the top of the bluffs we had wide views to the south and west, including Lac le Jeune and Ridge Mountain.
We followed an unsigned single track back down the west side of the hill onto the Stake Lake Ski Trails (Rustler Trail).
Our hike continued down to the Rossmoore FSR, then the Lac le Jeune Road, and finally back along the lakeshore.
This is an enjoyable route that we try to do every year. We had lunch back at the beach, sitting in the shade, enjoying the lakeside park. A recommended hike with various route options.
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