Mason Lake

Mason Lake, nestled in Speculator, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts. This picturesque lake presents ample kayaking opportunities, inviting you to paddle through its tranquil waters and savor the surrounding beauty. Beyond the lake, adventure awaits with easy access to the nearby bike trails in Perkins Clearing, providing a chance to explore the lush landscapes on two wheels.

For those seeking a camping retreat, Mason Lake delivers free roadside camping options both near the lake and along Mason Lake Road and Perkins Clearing Road. These convenient camping sites enable you to immerse in nature without compromising comfort. Whether you’re drawn to the water’s edge or prefer a more secluded spot along the roadsides, Mason Lake provides a unique and enriching outdoor experience for those seeking relaxation, exploration, and the joys of both kayaking and biking in the heart of nature.

November 28, 2015 morning

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Good morning on this cold and damp Adirondack morning. Currently 34 degrees and cloudy with the temperature dropping.

Today will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

I was thinking about going up Snowy Mountain but I don’t think I will because all the mountains are socked in fog and it’s drizzling on and off per my short hike up the hill overlooking Mason Pond.

I’m thinking about going for a drive up to Moose River Plains, mainly because I’ve never seen it in late November. I’ll turn around if I see snow or ice. Snowy Mountain is a long hike with the sun setting early. I don’t want to be hiking down the mountain in the darkness.

Buy Nothing Day 2015 evening

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Good evening. Talk about a remarkably nice day for the day after Thanksgiving. Currently 55 degrees and overcast. Rain is coming but probably not for a few more hours. I’ll be retired to my heated tent by then.

Rain showers likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 3am and 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.

Today I hiked up Watch Hill, a 1 1/2 mile hike up a hill overlooking Indian Lake. It’s a nice hike but steep hill down to the lake. The trail was a bit slippery on the way down to the lake, but Indian Lake was quite beautiful.

Mason Lake

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While my campsite was not right on the lake, it was across the road and a short walk down to the beautiful Masons Lake.

Taken on Sunday August 1, 2010 at Mason Lake.