Sep 11 2008
Boating: Alder Lake, Part II
Part II: Main activities
The main activities you’ll want to focus on if you choose Alder Lake is the phenomenal wakeboarding/water skiing and tubing that are available. If you choose to do one of these, your best bet is the other side of the island after launching in the standard day use dock. Go through the channel that is straight out from the dock and turn right, then start near the shore in calm water.
If you choose to go swimming, you may want to consider the end of the lake. This can be reached by going through the channel straight out from the dock and turn left. Continue until you reach the end of the lake. You can continue by going left through another channel which will take you to another opening, but the water is usually choppy in this area. Stopping at the end will give you a good place to swim and relax without too many rough waves or boating traffic.
Another option is picnicing at the day use area. After launching your boat, go right to the mooring docks about 1000 feet out. Moor your boat and unload your cooler for a lunch with a great view. Have kids? Not a problem, if you head up the ramp off the dock and up to the picnic tables, you’ll notice a huge playground.
No matter what the crowd, there is something for practically anyone at Alder Lake. Keep reading for some great spots to hang out for the day and to do some really awesome stuff.
