As you can see, Ferris Lake is not super easy to access via foot. The East Canada Creek is mucky and difficult to cross without a kayak or cane. The forest is somewhat thick, and you have to climb up and over the ridge to get to Ferris Lake.
For a long time I've wanted to hike back to Ferris Lake but it's not the easiest hike ever as you have to either cross the East Canada Creek or Black Cat Creek, both of which are muddy and difficult to wade across -- I got up to my knees in mud trying to cross the north fork of the East Canada Creek behind Campsite 12. Ended up putting in my kayak under Powley Bridge, and paddling to Franks Pond Outlet, bushwhacking on the ridge around Franks Pond and then heading down the hill to Ferris Lake. It's less then a mile from Piseco-Powley Road but the terrian makes it challenging if not impossible to access Ferris Lake without a canoe or kayak to get across what seems like a relatively small creek.
Taken on Saturday July 6, 2024 at Ferris Lake Wild Forest.A warm and sunny day at the potholers.
While I certainly prefer the Potholers to this swimming hole, it's nice that is right across the street from this campsite and provides a nice quite location to sit enjoy a hot summer afternoon.
Old style, traditional buildings are most common in the old village of Northville, however there also is some newer ranch and contemporary style buildings in the village.