Water Contact Advisory for Lake Needwood & Lake Frank
Elevated levels of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) have been detected. Avoid contact with the water and do not allow pets to enter the water or interact with algal mats.
Discover Our Trails Features, Maps, and Tips for Your Journey Natural surface trails follow the shoreline of Lake Needwood in Rock Creek Regional Park and also meander through adjoining forest. Rock Creek Regional Park offers many activities including boating on Lake Needwood, archery, picnic shelters and golf.
Trail Details Activities: Hiking, biking
Location: Rock Creek Regional Park. There are two entrances to the eastern portion of the park, one is south of Needwood Road at Beach Drive and the other is west of Avery Road on Needwood Lake Drive.
Trail length/surface: Natural surface trails total over seven miles
Trail characteristics: Trails offer beautiful views of Lake Needwood but at the present time there is no way to walk around the lake due to the presence of Needwood Road at the northern end of the lake. At this time, the Gude Trail stops short of Gude Drive but there are plans to make the connection in the future.
Drinking water: Yes, near the picnic areas.
Restrooms: Yes, near the picnic areas.
Access and parking: Numerous parking lots and all offer access to the trails.
