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Russia Lake is a hike only accessible by boat, and is a great option for a multi-sport adventure that ends at a lean-to on a backcountry lake. Key takeaways Distance: 1.6 miles round trip Elevation gain: 110 feet Hiking to Russia Lake A gentle hike that leaves from East Bay on Big Moose...
This trail is an old road that ends at Beaver Lake in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest. This is the site of the old Wilcox Hotel and sawmill. Both are long gone, but this is still an enjoyable walk on a wide road with open glens around the lake. Key takeaways Distance: 4.5...
*Until further notice, parking and access to King's Flow has been closed. Keep up to date on access on the NYSDEC website (same as for Chimney Mountain). Ski through the wild lands of Hamilton County! Key takeaways Distance: 5.6 miles, round trip Elevation gain/loss: about 260 feet Cross-...
Christine Falls, part of the Hamilton County Waterfall Challenge, can be heard right from the parking area, and is formed below a dam on the Sacandaga River. From Route 30, just east of the village of Speculator, these falls are easily accessible and a great place to stretch your legs...
Pillsbury Mountain is one of those peaks that has a spectacular, remote, backcountry feel. A maze of scenic backroads will get you there, but you need to take it slow as they can be very rough at times. Since 1924, it has been home to a steel fire tower. Pillsbury is part of the Hamilton...