The Marina at Melton Lake is a great place to look for birds too. Watch for mallard ducks, coots, herons, ospreys, Canada geese, and sea gulls (in the winter).

The Marina at Melton Lake stays busy in the spring and summer with rowers. This long, straight section of the Clinch river is used by rowers from all over the country for races. The trail runs under the judges' tower.