Following along the northern contour of Dow Lake connects Beach Road to the dam. Some sections allow for horses and bicycles, while others do not. Dow Lake is named after Dr. Clarence L. Dow who initiated the project that resulted in Strouds Run State Park. Dow was a professor of geography and geology at Ohio University from 1936 to 1955.
Additional Information
Allowed Access
Bicycles (5%)*
Pedestrians (5%)*
Horses (95%)*
Dogs (5%)*
* Only applies to a portion of the trail. You may want to follow up with the steward organization(s) before getting out on the trail.
Activities
Trail Running (5%)*
Mountain Biking (5%)*
Horseback Riding (95%)*
Biking (5%)*
Walking (5%)*
Running (5%)*
Hiking (5%)*
Dog Walking (5%)*
* Only applies to a portion of the trail. You may want to follow up with the steward organization(s) before getting out on the trail.
Rules & Regulations
No E Bikes
No Motorized
No Biking (95%)*
No Horses (5%)*
* Only applies to a portion of the trail. You may want to follow up with the steward organization(s) before getting out on the trail.
Stewardships
Managed ByOhio State Parks & Watercraft
