Glassgow Pond – Hillabrandt Vly
Places to explore in the southern Adirondacks off the beaten track. Just be aware the snowmobile trail can be very swampy in the springtime.
Parking Area
It was obnoxious to see this pile of trash dumped at the parking area for Yatesville Falls.
Thursday December 23, 2021 — Rural Grove And Yatesville Falls State Forest — Rural Grove And Yatesville Falls State Forest 🗺
Glad I Brought My Microspikes
Dexter Lake – Spectacle Lake – Waters Millpond
Yesterday, I hiked back to Dexter Lake, Spectacle Lake and Water Millspond in Ferris Lake Wild Forest, off of Hall Road and Seeley Road (which is off of Piseco-Powley Road). I could have driven Hall Road, it's not rough and there was plenty of parking as I was the only one there, but I often prefer to walk remote mountain roads to look at wildlife without having to worry about tripping on rocks.
It was about 15 miles round trip, via Hall Road - Dexter Lake Trail - Burnt Vly Trail - Water Millpond Loop, but it was well worth it as it was remote wilderness with many scenic views, including North Creek Falls which is rarely visited. I didn't see a single other person hiking for 5 hours.
