A hiker stands at the edge of an opening to a pond
A hiker walks in front of a sign for Pickerel Pond
The view of a lily-pad covered pond
An ice covered pond with mountains in the background
A map showing a few hiking trails
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Pickerel Pond
Location:
Route 3/Coreys Rd, Tupper Lake
Additional Info:
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Just over half a mile round trip, this pond is scenic, beautiful, and a worthy destination.

Getting there

From the intersection of Routes 3 and 86 in Saranac Lake follow Route 3 toward Tupper Lake. Continue on Route 3 to Coreys Road on the left. Follow Coreys Road for just around 3.75 miles to the trailhead on the right. 

During the winter the road is supposed to be closed past the trailhead for Raquette Falls. In many instances it is not and can be driven to this trailhead. If the gate is closed or road is impassable, it will be required that you hike mile or so to the trailhead. 

Hiking

The trailhead is simply marked with a small sign; a pull-off for 3-4 vehicles is the best indication of the trailhead.

The trail starts along an old woods road on a slight but steady climb before quickly cresting a small hill. From here it becomes a foot trail with an easy descent. The trail swings a bit and meanders through the darker forest before coming to the grassy shore of Pickerel Pond. The Seward Range can be seen over the pond in the distance.

  • Ascent: Loss of ~60 feet to the pond
  • Distance Round Trip: 0.6 miles

 

A hiker stands at the edge of an opening to a pond
A hiker walks in front of a sign for Pickerel Pond
The view of a lily-pad covered pond
An ice covered pond with mountains in the background
A map showing a few hiking trails
Phone Numbers
  1. (518) 359-3328
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:29