If biking is your thing, some describe the trails at Lake Fayetteville as bone rattling. Still there are a few gushing downhill surges to be earned by challenging uphill climbs. The single track is about 5.5 miles around the lake and is rated by reviewers as intermediate in level of difficulty. A portion runs through the grassland field. Regulars suggest that if you don't have a partner to bike with, you can usually hook up with others by just showing up.
Hikers share the bike trail and the fantastic thing for many is that dogs are welcome.
Hiking is perhaps the best way to take in all the scenery the park offers. There are many photographic opportunities. A panoramic view of fall colors opens in front of you as you walk down the dam. Actually, the dam would be a great place for a moonlit walk too, even though the park closes at sunset. A series of park benches along the edge faces eastward, as if for a sunrise view.