Wow! What a hidden gem! We stopped off to park and see the Hope Furnace, an awesome historical feature with nice placards detailing the furnace’s history and impact on the region . Ended up picking up the Furnace Trail to the left of the furnace which travels all around the lake. Amazing and dynamic views the entire hike. Lake Hope is gorgeous and serene. Saw many lily pads with bright pink flowers 🌸 and listened to the natural sounds of bullfrogs. Even saw a great blue heron on our trek back! Highly recommend, please check it out if you have a chance.