We visited on a drizzly morning and decided to brace the hike down to the lake and back. The trail begins on the other side of the parking lot, across from the main cathedral tower.
The hike was well under the the tree canopy which made the walk very comfortable even with the ongoing drizzle. A quick note for those going for the lake view, there is a small opening that provides a quick peak over the water. Due to the weather, we might have missed another lookout point, but I wouldn't want anyone disappointed.
On the loop back we came across the "dinosaur egg" rock which was a nice spot for pictures. Further on the trail was a footbridge over a wide stream. This was our favorite area, it really was quite magical. At this point we weren't able to proceed further due to the trail becoming its own little creek, but luckily we were at a crossroads where we could still continue the loop back to the top of the hill.
If have some extra time after exploring and visiting the cathedral grounds and gardens, the neighboring trails are well worth...
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