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This lake is located east of Tallahassee in the Coastal lowlands. Earlier settlers called it Prairie Lake because it looked like a prairie during droughts.
The lake received its name when near by lakes were given to French settlers for assisting in the American Revolution as part of the Lafayette Land Grant. This area was once occupied by Native Americans centuries ago. There were about forty Native American Mounds around this lake. The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation have created a 6-8 mile paddling trail through this lake. The City provides a map for paddlers; however, this trail is still under construction. The Tom Brown City Park provides the Lafayette Heritage multipurpose trail that provides hiking around this lake.
Recreational Activities: fishing, paddling
Fees: No
Directions from I-10: (2 Landings)
Take exit 209 and go east on US 90. Take a right on Chaires Cross Road. At the second stop sign, go over the railroad tracks and make a right on Road to the Lake. At the end of the road it will enter a wooded area and a small dirt ramp and parking will be visible.
Take exit 209 and go west on US 90. Take a left on Capital Circle to Connor Boulevard. Continue on Connor Boulevard to Heritage Park Boulevard and take a left. The road will end at the Lafayette Heritage Trail Park. Parking is available on the south end of the parking lot.
Resources:
City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation
Lafayette Passage Paddling Trail: http://www.talgov.com/parks/lafayette.cfm
Tom Brown Park: http://www.talgov.com/parks/tombrownpk.cfm
Parks and Trails Map: http://www.talgov.com/residents/recleisure/parks.cfm
(Click on “Parks and Trails Map” and then click on “Detailed Maps” on right side to access trail maps)
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