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trips - Pre-FYAO Chill out Houghing up HoughTrip Info
DescriptionPre-FYAO ADK Cool-down Hough Peak Friday lunch time meet at the Elk Lake Parking Area and hike into either the Slide Brook leanto or alittle farther to the Lillian Brook leanto. I think sleds could be pulled to both. Saturday, early am start up the slide to Macomb Peak, then over to South Dix then on to Hough and back down the Lillian Brook trail Sunday Hike out and Brunch somewhere. Starting at the Elk Lake Trailhead, (2061 ft), the Dix Trail, marked RED, heads N passing between Elk Lake to the west, and Macomb and Hough to its east. The trail is almost level for 4 miles, Directions and info: Leave Interstate 87 at Exit 29, turning W off the ramp onto Blue Ridge Road which is NY Route 28. Drive 4 miles then turn R onto Elk Lake Rd., at the sign in the photo above. Follow Elk Lake Road 5.2 miles to the trailhead. It is paved for the first 2 miles, after which it becomes a well-maintained gravel road passing through attractive woodlands. At about 2.7 miles, signs indicate that you are on private land. There is no need to turn back. The state has easements for you to use this private road as well as the parking area at the trailhead. Parking The lot appears to have a capacity for about 20 cars. You can park ONLY in this lot since this is private property except for the state's hiking easement. If you park on the road you will very likely be towed. In many trips there, the lot has been full once only. Private Property You are on private property even in the parking lot. Do not leave trash or abuse Elk Lake Resort's property. Trails The trail departing the parking lot itself, is the RED Dix Trail (ADK #119, McM #59). Two lean-to's are on this trail; the first at Slide Brook at 2.6 miles; the second at Lillian Brook at 3.4 miles from the trailhead. Note that this trail is maintained and is one of three maintained ascents of the Dixes. Across the road from the trailhead parking lot you will find another trail, the BLUE Elk Lake - Marcy Trail (ADK #118, McM #52). This outstanding trail accesses Panther Gorge, Haystack, Marcy, and the Colvin Range. From this trail there is also an occasionally used true bushwhack of Allen Mtn via Sand Brook.
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