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Third Lake Creek really has it all: hiking, bird watching, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing, and maybe even some fishing. Follow this quiet herd path through the spruce and balsam trees along a winding creek. Key takeaways Distance: 5 miles round trip Elevation gain: 525 feet Hike...
A small mountain with big views, Watch Hill follows a forest road to the base of the hike. Follow the foot trail up to some short sections of steep rock lips, and up to the ridge line. From the top, take in the views out onto Snowy Mountain and Indian Lake. Key takeaways...
This rugged Adirondack trail to Spruce Lake, in the West Canada Lake Wilderness Area, shares a portion of the classic Northville-Placid Trail. Cross over several streams and creeks as you gain a small climb to the south end of Spruce Lake. Key takeaways Distance: 5.7 miles round trip...
Sunny Paddling Weather! Our warm weather of late has made for terrific paddling in the southern Adirondacks, and Wren and I took advantage of it to enjoy some time birding on Round Lake this past week. The day was so warm that the weather was actually...
Known for its high peaks and tough trails, hiking in the Adirondacks can seem a little daunting for beginners or those with families. But I'm here to tell you, while we do have plenty of difficult summits such as Snowy Mountain and long hikes such as...