Jackrabbit Recreation Area

The trails at Jackrabbit are configured in loops, so you can hike as long or as short, as up and as down, as in the woods and along the lakefront as you want. The main loop, rated easy-to-moderate, is just about 3 miles and perfect for just about any family group, even the youngest kids. For a more challenging hike, add on as many of the other "lollipop" loops, all of which branch off the main loop. Some of these other trails will take you up in elevation to some beautiful vistas of Lake Chatuge. Other loops simply meander in the woods. All of the trails are very well maintained and marked with easily identified colored blazes. And because they all loop back around to the main loop (white blaze) there's little worry about finding your way.