At Carlyle Lake there are several hiking trails maintained: Chipmunk Trail located in McNair Recreation Area, Little Prairie Nature Trial located in the Dam West Spillway, and Willow Pond, which is barrier free, located on the south side of the Visitor Center. A bike route map is available at the Carlyle Lake Project Office or at the Visitor Center. There are also several miles of trails winding through
ELDON HAZLET STATE PARK (IDNR).