I tried this many years ago and even asked directions from the local lady at the bar (maybe Gumption's mom or relative).
If there ever was a path, it was entirely unidentifiable. I went back to ask if I'd gone the wrong direction and she suggested just walking around the shoreline. That too proved to be to great a challenge with the tree roots.
Perhaps you will have more luck, that was just my experience back in 2011 or so.
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