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The Boat Path Less Taken for Labor Day

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This Labor Day weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks is going to be full of fun, food, fireworks, and of course boating! Whether you live at the Lake or you are packing up the family for a weekend in the sun - having a boat is the way to go. Of course, with as many boats as there will be out on the water, what do you do if you're looking for a quieter Lake setting? We're glad you asked! Aquatic Trail Route The Aquatic Trail is administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as part of the Lake of the Ozarks State Park. It is nine miles long, and depending on your speed can take around two hours. It runs from Public Beach No. 1 to Grand Glaize Beach. You can start at either end of the trail, and a booklet with a map is available at the park office. The booklet also includes a list of neat places you can find along the trail that are historically related to the Lake. Aquatic Trail History Each of the 14 stops are marked with an orange and white buoy, poin...

Aquatic Trail at the Lake of the Ozarks

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If you enjoy boating at the Lake of the Ozarks , then your friends at Surdyke Yamaha & Marina have just the thing for you! We're here to let you in on one of the Lake's best-kept secrets: the Aquatic Trail. Aquatic Trail at the Lake of the Ozarks Photo Credit: Missouri State Parks Most people are familiar with at least some of the hiking trails around the Lake, but some people are surprised to learn that there is also a trail designed specifically for boaters. The trail runs from Grand Glaize Beach to Public Beach No. 1 (and can be traveled in either direction). The Aquatic Trail is 9.75 miles long and takes about two hours to complete - a perfect afternoon activity for the whole family! The Aquatic Trail provides a totally new perspective of one of the Lake of the Ozarks most scenic locations. Travelers will get to see many of the Lake's natural phenomena along the trail, including (but not limited to): Magnificent Bluffs Natural Caves Quite Wood...