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In the Debar Mountain Wild Forest, this trail traverses a mixed hardwood and softwood forest in a little traveled area in the northern portion of the Adirondack Park. If accessing the trail from the Meacham Lake State Campground, consider a hike up Debar Mountain and a swim in Meacham Lake. Finding the eastern trailhead, down a dirt road off Route 26 between Loon Lake and Duane Center at the former site of a Game Preserve, is an adventure in itself.
Difficulty:moderate
Length:7.9 mi
Configuration:one way
Type and Surface:woods roads
Type of Riding:Trail can be accessed from the west off Route 30 in the Meacham Lake State Campground, where a day use fee is required, or from the east on the route from Loon Lake to Duane Center. Some easy cruising mixed with rough sections are in store for you, but if you're in the mood for more, this trail intersects the Hatch Brook Loop near its eastern terminus.
Season:Generally, trails are suitable for riding from mid-May to mid-October.
Directions:Access western trailhead at the Meacham Lake Campground (day use fee required) by entering campground from NY Route 30 about 9.5 miles north of Paul Smiths. Access eastern trailhead from old Route 99 north of Loon Lake. Where road crosses Hatch Brook, turn west on dirt road and drive about 2.5 miles to junction of 3 trails (roads) in a field.
Caution:Hikers also use this trail system. Always yield to other users. Avoid using trails in wet seasons or conditions.
The trail illustrated here is appropriate for mountain biking, however, not all trails in the Adirondack Park are open to mountain bikes. Both land ownership and land use classifications influence which trails are available for mountain biking. For example, bicycles are not allowed on Forest Preserve land classified as Wilderness, therefore, hiking trails that connect with this mountain biking trail may not be open to bicycles. Before you ride this trail or any trail in the Adirondack Park you are strongly encouraged to check at a local bicycle shop, information center, or NYS DEC office to confirm the suitability of your planned activity and to obtain the latest trail information
See Before You Ride for more suggestions on enjoyable and safe riding in the Adirondack Park.
This online atlas information only provides introductory information additional information is required before you ride. See the following suggestions on guidebooks, bike shops, maps, etc. that should be consulted before starting your ride.
While in the area you might enjoy some of these other activities in the vicinity of this trail.
Nearby mountain biking trails include the Hatch Brook Loop. A hike up St. Regis Mountain or Jenkins Mountain near Paul Smiths or up Debar Mountain from the Meacham Lake Campground provides excellent views of the surrounding mountains and lakes. The Meacham Lake State Campground is the location of the western trailhead of this mountain bike route.
The map and information presented here are not sufficient to implementing a safe and enjoyable mountain bike ride in the Adirondack Park. Users should first review guidebooks if available, obtain more detailed maps, and most importantly, discuss your planned route with a knowledgeable person just prior to beginning your ride. A quick visit to a local bicycle shop, Chamber of Commerce office, NYS DEC office, or sporting goods shop will provide you with important, up-to-date information on your selected ride.
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