New Concord Reservoir

The New Concord Reservoir is located off of Shadyside Dr. and can be found hidden from the road. This quaint little spot is perfect for a place to explore the outdoors in a smaller setting. A trail about 1 mile long wraps around the lake near the shore line. The trail is filled with great views of the Reservoir, has multiple bridges for accessible hiking, and has several park benches. If you tend to go off the beaten path, make sure you are equipped with waterproof shoes, as near the shoreline is extremely marsh-like. During our experience, there was some type of event going on on the upper level of the reservoir, with several tents set up. This would be a great place to hold a larger event because of the large amount of land and pavilion that is open to the public. One thing that I found interesting was that through different parts of the trail were posts that labeled the different types of trees nearby. Although the trail is very short, it is well maintained and a fun little walk. Overall, the reservoir is a good place to have a picnic, or to just enjoy the day for a little while.