lots or wildfowers along lake side trail
and pretty mushrooms
about 2.8 miles to other side where picnic tables are located. Evans and dog kate enjoying little water break
the gang posing in front of lake at the old end of the road parking area. Locked up now to get there but knox county parks and rec will unlock for big special gatherings.
30 plus showed up on hottest day of year (felt like 110) at I C King park, but once we hit the trail by the lake and found the shade, it was all good. The gang stayed on the lake side trail for mile and walked over bridge to other side. There are three hills on that side but we stayed along the lake trail till the end where we took a break at the old picnic area. Then some decided to take on the hills and did 2 loops up high which all join the lake trail as well. Most did 4 to 5 miles. The history is that a Mr I. C. King had that property and was a US Marshall, justice of the peace, high up in poliitcs and owned a grocery back in the late 40-50's. One of his grandsons was the late great sports writer Ben Byrd. He died in his late 50's and the park was established in his name. At one time there was ski boat ramps for shows etc at this area and part of the lake.
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