The little-used trail to Cary Lake is the perfect spot to find some solitude away from the crowds. Visitors can hike, fish, snowshoe, or cross-country ski.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 1 mile round trip
- Elevation gain: 160 feet
- Hike includes trail junctions
Hiking to Cary Lake and Fly Pond
This is a level path with few obstacles. The trail begins on the opposite side of Bald (Rondaxe) Mountain, and quickly reaches a left to Fly Pond. Do this quick out-and-back before continuing to Cary Lakes western shore. Return the way you came.
Cary Lake in the winter
The shared parking for Bald Mountain is plowed in the winter, but please do not park on the side of the road. This path makes for a good snowshoe or cross-country ski. Chances are you will be breaking trail, so be prepared for all winter conditions, and take care around frozen bodies of water.
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Fishing
Finding good casting room may be difficult, but the amount of fishing done here by visitors is very little and therefore the fish are plentiful. Look for brook trout and pumpkinseed sunfish.
How to get there
From Inlet, travel south on Route 28 for 6.2 miles, then turn right onto Rondaxe Road. Travel just over 0.1 mile to the trailhead parking on the left. This is the same parking area for Bald Mountain, but the trail is on the opposite side of the road.