At Duke Power State Park enjoy swimming, boating and camping. Fish populations here are among the best in North Carolina. Enjoy beautiful views of Lake Norman as you hike more than six miles of nature trails. Choose from two hiking trails to enjoy the natural features of the park. Alder Trail is an easy .8 mile loop at the parking lot near the swim beach. The trail passes through the picnic area and circles the peninsula between Norwood and Hicks Creeks. Lakeshore Trail is a 6.7 mile trail of moderate difficulty.

• Take the 6.7 mile Lakeshore Trail.
• Go for a swim at the lake.