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Lake Zoar, Newtown

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  • By Amber E
    This lake is for hard-core partiers--there's even a little island where people can just drink all day in the water--and brave, if foolhardy, water skiers and their drivers. Weekends are particularly w...  more »
  • By GalacticSilverSurfer
    Great landscape, just floating along on the river. Be cautious on the sun and don't forget your sunscreen. Overall, just a nice smooth day.  more »
  • By CarpeVires
    As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a man (guess he worked there) asking if we could be helped. He said its private property and we couldn't be there. I guess we'll have to find another place ...  more »
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  • By E C
    Great 6.5mi hike which is pretty close to home. Trail is fairly well marked. I will be back to trail run it.
  • By Anthony Jospeh Bucherati Buch
    Awesome place to go hiking. It’s about 6 miles and takes about 3.5 hours to complete. Be aware of the blue paint marks on the trees. They’re a little faded.
  • By wayne tanner
    Awesome lake until late July, then The algae blooms ruin it till following season!
  • By Marian Meliky
    Superfund Lake to be on
  • By Nicoleta L
    Clean and beautiful lake, ideal for swimming, canoeing/kayaking, boating, tubing, waterskiing, wake-boarding etc
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