Hike/Event Location: Brant Lake NY
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Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
Max # People: 6
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
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The Pharaoh Lake Wilderness runs along the Eastern side of Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks and consists of a series of pristine lakes and ponds surrounding Pharaoh Mountain. Pharaoh Lake, with a completely state owned shoreline, has many camping spots and lean-tos with great access to the lake from ledges, rock outcroppings and boulders. After an approximately 3 hour hike (with gear and provisions) from the parking area at the wilderness boundary, we will set up base camp at a lean-to and / or nearby Wintergreen Point, surrounded by a marshy bay and the open water of the lake. On Saturday, we can do a challenging hike to Pharaoh Mountain across the lake from base camp, swim, relax and enjoy group camaraderie. Strong beginners are welcome for this excellent introduction to backpacking. All participants must come properly prepared with required gear, provisions and appropriate clothing for changeable, late summer Adirondack weather. Equipment: Backpack, 3 season sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, 10 essentials for hiking, filled water bottles (2-3 liters), water filtration or purification, backpack stove, cookware and utensils, food, flashlight, layered clothing, down puffy and rain gear, toiletries (suntan lotion, insect repellent). Tents, stoves, cookware, water treatment and meal preparation can be shared among participants by pre-arrangement. Heavy rain cancels!
Trailhead: From exit 25 on the Northway, head E on NY 8 to the NE end of Brant Lake. After following the main part of the lake, take the first L (N) onto Palisades Rd. (around the N end of the lake), 0.0 miles. After passing a old stone barn on the L and a L bend in the road, and then the Point O'Pines Farm Rd. soon after on the R, take the next R at 1.5 miles onto Beaver Pond Rd. At 2.6 miles on a bend, the dirt Pharaoh Lake Rd. cuts off to the R. At 3.1 miles the road reaches the wilderness boundary area and the new parking lot on the left. From the parking area, the Mill Brook trailhead is 1.1 miles up the road. We will depart from the parking lot promptly at 12 PM!
Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
