Moose River Plains

Spanning Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, the Moose River Plains Wild Forest offers an array of activities, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. Free campsites are accessible from late May to December’s end. Winter highlights snowmobiling along the Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road linking Inlet and Indian Lake. Must-visit spots encompass Cedar River Flow, Moose-spotting at Helldiver Pond, scenic Wakely Mountain with its firetower, as well as numerous smaller ponds and lesser-known trails. This diverse landscape caters to a range of outdoor pursuits, making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and adventurers.

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Cracked Firetower Foundation

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The Wakley Mountain Firetower badly needs restoration. It may not be unsafe yet, except for the lack of safety fencing on stairs and landings, yet, it is rapidly deteriorating.

Taken on Thursday July 22, 2010 at Moose River Plains.

The Final Mile

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You might think the previous two miles of the Wakely Mountain trail where easy, rising maybe 300 feet, until you hit the last mile, as indicated by this sign. It's another 1200 feet on up for that last mile.

Taken on Thursday July 22, 2010 at Moose River Plains.