Dater Mountain Nature Park

Dater Mountain Nature Park offers forested ridgelines, 31 lakes, streams, boulders and overlooks—ideal for landscape, waterscape and wildlife shots. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm light and reflections; weekday mornings reduce crowds. Parking available at Seven Lakes Dr trailheads; trails vary from easy loops to steep climbs. No entry fee; bring insect repellent and waterproof shoes for wet stream crossings.