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This route is NOT officially maintained. It is strongly recommended you bring a map and compass for bushwhacking off-trail, even though some old trail markers can still be seen on the old Tomany Mountain trail, which used to lead to a firetower that is no longer there. Key takeaways...
Beaver Brook Bog is a birding area located off Uncas Road, near the village of Raquette Lake. The trail is on the right when leaving the village. Key takeaways Distance: 2.8 miles round trip Elevation gain: 140 feet Hike includes trail junctions and bridges Hiking to Beaver Brook Bog This hike...
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Tirrell Pond is a beautiful gem hidden in the backcountry of the Blue Mountain Wild Forest. Despite sharing a trailhead with Blue, Tirrell Pond sees less use, making it the perfect choice for a relaxing stroll in the woods. It is hiked by when thru-hiking the Northville-Placid Trail, which also...
Upper Sargent Pond is a great, short family hike to a wild pond setting. This pond is very shallow and tends to be calm even in foul weather. Key takeaways Distance: 2.8 miles round trip Elevation gain: 275 feet Hike includes trail junctions Hiking to Upper Sargent Pond This trail is...
Owls Head Mountain is part of the Sargent Ponds Wild Forest, which covers 45,000 acres. This rather prominent peak in the Long Lake area is made up of four separate summits, two of which are referred to as the horns. These horns give the mountain the look of an owls head – a great horned...