BLUE LINE FARM & APIARY

hiking trails These are on my mind as the sun comes out today. I think we are due for a nice walk. Probably in June, so we can swim too. It's a big decision. I'll think on it for awhile. Kane Mountain View Trail Images Kane Mountain and its Fire Tower is a popular hiking destination in the town of Caroga overlooking Canada Lake. The Tower allows for a wonderful view of the area. There are two trail heads. The main trail runs from Green Lake Rd. The .5 mile hike climbs 600 ft. to the top of the mountain at 2200 ft. above sea level. The trail is moderate in difficulty. The second trail runs from Schoolhouse Road. This is a shorter ascent to the top, however it's difficulty is higher due to a steeper grade and rocks. Directions: From the Caroga Lake Post Office across the road from Sherman's Park. Green Lake Trail Head northwest 3.1 miles on RT-10/RT-29A toward E Shore Road West Caroga, Turn right at Green Lake Rd. Go .4 miles, bare to the left at fork. Parking is a few hundred feet on right, trail head is to the left. Schoolhouse Road Head northwest 3.4 miles on RT-10/RT-29A toward E Shore Road West Caroga, Turn right at Schoolhouse Rd. Go .2 miles, trail head is to the left look for state sign. Parking is available on the road. Nine Cornered Lake View Trail Images The Nine Corner Lake trailhead bigins west of Pine Lake RT-29A. It is a gentle uphill, about 2.0 miles round trip, the hike passes some waterfalls on a mountain stream wich the trail follows. Take the fork to the right when near the lake, the left is for winter snowmobiling. The lake itself is crystal clear and great for a summer swim. Directions: From the Caroga Lake Post Office across the road from Sherman's Park. Head northwest 5.0 miles on RT-10/RT-29A toward E Shore Road West Caroga, at the RT-10/RT-29A divide at the Pine Lake Lodge continue to follow RT-29A to the left. Parking and the trail head is a few hundred feet on the right. Broomstick Lake Broomstick Lake is a nice hike, about 1.7 mile round trip following a stream. The partially grassy shored lake is nice to explore. Directions: From the Caroga Lake Post Office across the road from Sherman's Park. Head northwest 5.0 miles on RT-10/RT-29A toward E Shore Road West Caroga, at the RT-10/RT-29A divide at the Pine Lake Lodge continue to follow RT-10 to the right. Parking and the trail head is about 1 mile up on the left. Good Luck Lake The trail is an easy walk to Good Luck Lake about 1.8 to a nice sandy swimming beach. From hear there is an unmarked trail that leads up a short steep climb to an open ledge with a great view of the area and Spectacle Lake. Directions: From the Caroga Lake Post Office across the road from Sherman's Park. Head northwest 6.0 miles on RT-10/RT-29A toward E Shore Road West Caroga, at the RT-10/RT-29A divide at the Pine Lake Lodge continue to follow RT-10 to the right. Parking and the trail head is about 7 miles up on the left. Spectacle Lake The Trail is the right fork off the Good Luck Trail (above). It is approximately 2 1/2 miles up.Good for fishing and camping, the name Spectacle comes from the shape of the lake looking similar to glasses. The lake can be seen from the cliffs near Good Luck Lake. Directions: From the Caroga Lake Post Office across the road from Sherman's Park. Head northwest 6.0 miles on RT-10/RT-29A toward E Shore Road West Caroga, at the RT-10/RT-29A divide at the Pine Lake Lodge continue to follow RT-10 to the right. Parking and the trail head is about 7 miles up on the left. window.google_render_ad();