Top 3 Lakes around West Liberty

This is great, maybe one of the best paved multi use trails I’ve been on. I rode a bike and really enjoyed all the corners and short climbs as the path twisted along Lake Arthur. Road bike friendly, as many trees as there were I was suprised the asphalt wasn’t pushed up by roots at all and the surface was fast. Numerous pavilions, picnic tables, benches, bathrooms and green lawns for breaks.

From here get a great view of Lake Arthur, spanning 3,225 acres with 42 miles of shoreline, attracting over one million visitors every year. The lake is a warm-water fishery, home to fish species like northern pike, largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, and bluegill. Visitors can swim at two beaches: Lakeview Beach on the North Shore, a 656-foot sand beach, and Pleasant Valley Beach on the South Shore, a 400-foot turf and sand beach with amenities like sand volleyball, playgrounds, showers, changing facilities, and snack bars. The beaches are open daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, 8:00 a.m. to sunset, with swimming at your own risk as there is no lifeguard.

Hill Top Trail, as the name implies, goes up to a hilltop with some views of Lake Aurthur between the trees. It can get muddy here after it rains, so come during a dryer time.

Lake Arthur, the central feature of the park, spans 3,225 acres with 42 miles of shoreline, attracting over one million visitors every year. The lake is a warm-water fishery, home to fish species like northern pike, largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, and bluegill. Visitors can swim at two beaches: Lakeview Beach on the North Shore, a 656-foot sand beach, and Pleasant Valley Beach on the South Shore, a 400-foot turf and sand beach with amenities like sand volleyball, playgrounds, showers, changing facilities, and snack bars. The beaches are open daily from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, 8:00 a.m. to sunset, with swimming at your own risk as there is no lifeguard.

The park's rolling hills and sparkling lakes are remnants of the Wisconsin glaciation, making it a living museum of Earth's dynamic past. Traverse gentle paths through woodlands, conquer challenging climbs, or enjoy leisurely rides overlooking the water.

Lake Arthur is in Moraine State Park and is home to warm water fish, frogs, newts, turtles, and water snakes. The Moraine State Park Bike Trail borders its northern shores, making for a nice waterfront ride.