Fall is the perfect time to visit your favorite lake – the weather is mild and the banks are aglow with the rich hues of autumn. Here’s a hike in Barbour County that has a trail you hike around while you enjoy some of the best fall foliage ever.
Teter Creek Lake is a peaceful, quiet spot to visit this fall.
Teter Creek Lake/Facebook This lake is often overlooked and only small boats with electric motors are allowed here, so it’s a nice spot for solitude.
The lake covers 35 acres and is stocked several times every year.
Teter Creek Lake/Facebook Trout fishing is especially good during fall months.
On a clear day, this lake is as smooth as glass, and the fall foliage reflections are beautiful.
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Take the 1.6 mile path around the lake for a nice, easy hike to enjoy the autumn colors.
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The surrounding hills are pretty photogenic, too.
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Many birds and animals call this pretty lake home, and you’ll likely see several while hiking.
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Keep an eye out for birds, deer, rabbits, foxes and muskrats.
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You’ll also see plenty of these little guys, scampering around in the trees surrounding the lake.
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Camp overnight in one of 20 rustic sites along the lake’s shores.
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You’ll find the Teter Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area in Barbou County, about 10 miles north of Belington.
Google For the interactive map with directions, click here.
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This lake is often overlooked and only small boats with electric motors are allowed here, so it’s a nice spot for solitude.
Trout fishing is especially good during fall months.
For the interactive map with directions, click here.
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