Join the Outdoor Ministry for a hike at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC. We'll hike 3.5 miles of the Lakeshore Trail at Lake Norman State Park. We'll meet at WCUMC at 9:00am and form carpools to drive to Lake Norman State Park about 20 minutes from the church. The hike is rated moderate as we'll encounter a few hills under 100 yards in length. You'll need good walking shoes, some water and an energy bar. Children are welcome over the age of 8, when accompanied by an adult, and dogs on a lease are also welcome. In January, the trail affords fantastic water views across Lake Norman. Leaders will have a cooler available to keep your lunch foods chilled and we'll plan to enjoy lunch together at the picnic shelter in the park. We should be back at WCUMC by 2:00 pm The park address is: 759 State Park Rd, Troutman, NC 28166