Clear Lake Trail

General Description

The Clear Lake Trail loops around Clear Lake inside Fox Memorial Park, offering a smooth, paved route with lake views, wooded edges, and occasional boardwalk and bridge segments.

Well-maintained and lined with a painted center stripe in many sections, it’s a safe and comfortable trail for both walkers and cyclists. The loop provides a pleasant mix of scenery, from peaceful stretches along the water to shady wooded corridors and open marshy areas that are great for spotting birds and other wildlife.

Benches placed along the route make it easy to pause and enjoy the view, while the surrounding park amenities give visitors plenty of options to extend their outing before or after a walk.

  • Trailhead: McClung Rd - Fox Memorial Park

  • Trail Length: ~ 1.6 miles

    Difficulty: Easy

  • Surface: Paved asphalt (with wooden bridge with railings)

  • Trail Type: Loop

  • Activities: Walking, jogging, running, road biking, birding, nature viewing

  • Family Friendly: Yes

  • Dogs Allowed: Yes, on a leash

  • Accessibility: Paved and flat, suitable for strollers and wheelchairs

  • Land Owner/Manager: La Porte Parks / Fox Memorial Park

Nearby Amenities

  • Picnic shelters and benches

  • Park roads and paths connecting to various parts of the park

  • Scenic views of Clear Lake

  • Birdwatching and wildlife observation opportunities

  • The trailhead in Fox Park has a paved parking lot, with 2 designated accessible spaces and 2 van-accessible spaces

Trail Rules

  • Dogs must be leashed; owners must clean up after pets

  • Stay to the right, pass on left, and announce when passing

  • Cyclists yield to pedestrians

  • No motorized vehicles (except for park maintenance or accessibility devices)

  • No littering - carry out what you bring in

  • Respect wildlife, plantings, and shoreline areas

  • Use the trail during park/open hours only