With nearly a hundred miles of shoreline, Clear Lake is ideal for paddlers and wildlife enthusiasts to explore the sloughs or take on a rigorous workout in the open water. A series of water trails were thus developed to help orient new paddlers and visitors to the lake, as well as provide interesting natural and historical information of these areas.
Water trails are recreational waterways on a lake, river or ocean between specific locations, containing access points and day-use and/or camping sites for the boating public. Water trails emphasize low-impact use and promote stewardship of the resources, while providing healthy, outdoor activity.