Erin Hanczyk
Paddle the Sacandaga and Kunjamuk Rivers to Elm Lake
Speculator, New YorkThe Sacandaga River is accessed via a hand launch at the Speculator Ball Field Parking Area in the town of Speculator, NY. Follow the Sacandaga River 1.5 miles until you reach Kunjamuk Bay. The Kunjamuk River begins further up the bay to the left. Approximately 4 miles up river is Elm Lake. Paddlers will need to portage over a few beaver dams along the river.
Once you reach Elm Lake, take in ...
Hike Cobble Lookout in the Wilmington Wild Forest
Wilmington, New York
4.7
2.6 mi
/ 240 ft gain
Park at the trailhead located on County Route 18A just after the split from Whiteface Veteran's Memorial Highway in Wilmington, NY. There is a small parking lot for 4-5 cars and a pull off just ahead for another 3-4 cars.
The trail begins at the back of the parking area. Following the contour of the Stephenson Range, the trail winds past an old rock quarry at .2 miles and continues through a th...
Backpack to Cedar Lakes Lean-to #2 in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness
Lake Pleasant, New York
5.3 mi
/ 705 ft gain
Know before you go! It’s a bumpy road in and a bumpy road out so be sure your vehicle is ready to handle a long, winding dirt and rocky road back to the trail head. The road is approximately 7 miles to the trailhead starting on Jessup River Road off of State Route 30 in Speculator, NY. Follow Jessup River Road for 4 miles before keeping left onto Old Military Road. Pay attention to intersection...
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