WHY LAKE JOHNSON IS OUR FAVORITE LAKE IN RALEIGH WALK, KAYAK, RELAX

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Lake Johnson is peaceful and calming, with plenty of shade and sunny spots and it’s also a great place for getting out on the water, which we love to do with our stand up paddle boards.

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If you crave getting back to the water or among the woods or are looking for relaxation or nature-based exercise, check this place out.

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A “Nature Break” In The Woods.

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LAKE JOHNSON ACTIVITIES

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East Loop (3 Miles Paved)

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West Loop (2 Miles Unpaved)

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Lake Activities

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