Not to be confused with the larger Indian Lake that is adjacent to the town of Indian Lake, this Indian Lake sits deep in the Moose River Plains. This is an old road, so the footing is superb. The grade is quite easy as well as you climb easily over the rolling hills.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 5 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 525 feet
- Hike includes trail junctions and a road walk
Hiking to Indian Lake
From the end of Indian River Road at the trailhead parking you will pass through boulders blocking the way from vehicular traffic. At about 1.6 miles from the car the Muskrat Trail will come in on the left. Be sure to check this out if you have the chance, it is quite nice. Continue on the old forest road as you pass by some lovely wetlands with Indian Lake Mountain looming in the back. The old road eventually ends at 2.3 miles from the trailhead. There is a 0.2 mile spur to Indian Lake on the right. The spur drops a slight bit and continues to the shore of the lake where there is a great place for a picnic and camping at a designated primitive tent site. Indian Lake Mountain stands sentinel behind the pond.
Indian Lake in the winter
Access to the trailhead is closed in the winter, only being reached by snowmobile. This hike is not recommended during the winter season.
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How to get there
From the intersection of Route 28 and Limekiln Road in Inlet follow Limekiln Road. Continue to Moose River Plains Road on the left and follow here. Continue on Moose River Plains Road to Otter Brook Road which will be your second right. Eventually this turns into Indian River Road which you can follow to the end, where it is closed to motor vehicles. These roads through the Moose River Plains are very rough, but can be driven in most cars with some care at slow speeds.