Water Destinations
Lakes and Ponds
Browse hikes where water is the destination, including ponds, lakes, shorelines, dams, and scenic water-edge objectives.
Water Destinations
Explore Lakes and Ponds
Browse hikes where water is the destination, including ponds, lakes, shorelines, dams, and scenic water-edge objectives.
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Western • 2.5 mi • Easy Moderate
Moss Lake
Moss Lake is an easy Fulton Chain loop with lake access, wildlife viewing, campsites, bridges, and gentle year round recreation.
Gain 131 ft
Southern • 3.9 mi • Moderate
Jockeybush Lake
Jockeybush Lake is a short Ferris Lake Wild Forest hike following a stream past cascades to a quiet southern Adirondack lake.
Gain 600 ft
Western • 8 mi • Moderate Hard
Cascade Lake Pigeon Lake Wilderness
Cascade Lake is a Pigeon Lake Wilderness loop with quiet lake scenery, old camp history, bridges, and Cascade Falls.
Gain 500 ft
Southern • 1 mi • Easy
Fawn Lake
Fawn Lake is an easy Jessup River Wild Forest walk to a scenic shoreline, primitive campsites, and optional lakeside exploring.
Gain 80 ft
Western • 6.4 mi • Moderate
Little Woodhull Lake
Little Woodhull Lake is a quiet Black River Wild Forest pond hike reached from North Lake Road on a lightly maintained forest trail.
Gain 367 ft
Southern • 5.2 mi • Moderate
Good Luck Lake
Good Luck Lake is a forested Ferris Lake Wild Forest lake destination with campsites, shoreline side paths, and nearby longer route possibilities.
Gain 850 ft
Eastern • 6.4 mi • Moderate
Bass Lake Trail
Bass Lake is a quiet Hammond Pond Wild Forest destination reached by a wooded trail that climbs early and passes the lake’s southern shore.
Gain 820 ft
Western • 0.6 mi • Easy
Lake Lila
Lake Lila is a remote motorless lake destination reached by a short carry from the seasonal Lake Lila access road.
Gain 50 ft
Western • 6.4 mi • Easy Moderate
Bug Lake
Bug Lake is a quiet Moose River Plains pond reached by the marked Bug Lake Trail between Uncas Road and Eighth Lake Campground.
Gain 120 ft
Western • 5.2 mi • Moderate
Middle Settlement Lake
A western Adirondack lake hike through mature forest to a quiet shoreline, lean-to area, and classic Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness feel.
Gain 200 ft
Western • 4.2 mi • Easy Moderate
Brewer Lake Trail
Brewer Lake Trail is a moderate Black River Wild Forest lake hike from Benchmark Road to quiet Brewer Lake near Otter Lake.
Gain 396 ft
Southern • 0.8 mi • Easy
G Lake
G Lake is a very short, easy pond walk in Ferris Lake Wild Forest, leading to shoreline access and primitive campsite scenery.
Gain 75 ft
Southern • 8.3 mi • Moderate Hard
Murphy Lake
Murphy Lake is a moderately long Wilcox Lake Wild Forest pond hike with backcountry camping, quiet water, and linked pond-trail options.
Gain 620 ft
Western • 6.6 mi • Moderate
Brandy Lake Trail
Brandy Lake Trail is a Black River Wild Forest route that links Route 28 access with the Brandy Lake and Otter Lake corridor.
Gain 396 ft
Southern • 4.7 mi • Moderate
Nine Corner Lake
Nine Corner Lake is a popular Ferris Lake Wild Forest pond hike with easy road access, swimming appeal, campsites, and wet trail sections.
Gain 600 ft
Southern • 2.2 mi • Moderate
Holmes Lake
Holmes Lake is a short Shaker Mountain Wild Forest pond hike with an official trail, modest climbing, and backcountry camping context.
Gain 390 ft
Western • 5.8 mi • Moderate
Bear Lake Trail
Bear Lake Trail is a moderate Black River Wild Forest route from the McKeever area toward Bear Lake and the larger Woodhull corridor.
Gain 216 ft
Western • 6.5 mi • Moderate
Gull Lake
Gull Lake is a Black River Wild Forest pond hike with a lean-to, rocky shoreline views, and multiple access options.
Gain 429 ft
Southern • 1.5 mi • Easy
Broomstick Lake Trail
Broomstick Lake Trail is a short Ferris Lake Wild Forest lake hike with optional continuation toward Stewart Lake and Third Lake.
Gain 292 ft
Southern • 5 mi • Moderate
Chase Lake Trail
Chase Lake Trail is a moderate Shaker Mountain Wild Forest route to a quiet lake with a lean to and tent site.
Gain 177 ft
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