Duck Hole
High Peaks Region • High Peaks Region
Duck Hole is a remote High Peaks Wilderness backcountry destination best approached from Upper Works through Henderson Lake and the Preston Ponds corridor.
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Duck Hole
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Duck Hole is a remote interior destination in the western High Peaks Wilderness, associated with the old Duck Hole pond area, the Northville-Placid Trail, and the Preston Ponds corridor. The cleanest primary approach is from Upper Works through Henderson Lake and the Preston Ponds route rather than presenting it as a simple summit-style hike. The appeal is the wild setting, long approach, water corridors, lean-to and backpacking context, and connection into one of the quieter corners of the High Peaks. This is better treated as a remote hiking or backpacking objective than a casual day hike.