An easy Adirondack hike, this old road leads to this popular lake with beautiful blue-green water and a picturesque shoreline. Past the lake, one of the Adirondack's premier bouldering 

Key takeaways

• Distance: 2 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 310 feet
• Hike includes trail junctions and a bridge
• Bouldering: 320+ problems, ranging from V0 to V12

Hiking to Nine Corner Lake

The hike is a fairly steady climb from the trailhead, but never rises very steeply. Nine Corner Lake itself is a popular swimming destination, making it a popular short hike for many families looking to cool off on a warm summer day or just enjoy a forest stroll to a scenic lake. For bouldering access, keep right across the stone bridge and continue up the path into the boulders.

Rock climbing

One of the most popular bouldering areas in the Adirondacks, the blocs here are large, well-shaded, and have great movement. Several options are available for orienting yourself at the area, including a guidebook titled Adirondack Park Bouldering and a Nine Corner Lake Bouldering app.

How to get there

From Piseco, head south on Route 8 through Higgins Bay. Then, turn left to go south on Route 10 for approximately 17.5 miles. Bare right onto NY-29A, and the trailhead parking areas will be on either side of the road.