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Middle Sargent Pond is a backcountry lake with good fishing and relatively easy foot access for camping and fishing. Key takeaways Distance: 5.2 miles round trip Elevation gain: 410 feet Hike include trail junctions and unmarked trail (for herd path to Middle Pond) Hiking to...
Don't let an intimidating name fool you. Helldiver Pond has great views and is reached via a hike out on a universally-accessible trail. Make a morning of it with a short, but scenic paddle. Key takeaways Distance: 0.4 miles round trip Elevation gain: 0 feet Hiking to Helldiver Pond...
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It's all about secluded fishing here! Drop a line and have fun. Getting there From Newcomb follow Route 28N west toward Long Lake. Continue for around 9.5 miles to the access site on the right. Look for a DEC sign. Follow this short gravel road down to the parking lot. Fishing There is...
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Paddling A nice side trip while in the Speculator/Lake Pleasant area, this small meandering stream is an interesting four-mile cruise which may involve lifting over log jams or beaver dams. It is best canoed at higher water levels in the spring. There's a picnic area and short trail to a...
It's nearly impossible to miss: A few miles north of Speculator, right next to Route 30, there's a boulder painted to look like a pig's head. Affectionately known as "Pig Rock," the man-made landmark is a welcome site for locals and travelers alike...