“Spectacular scenery unlike any
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| Northville Placid NYSDEC Trail Access |
| Blue Mountain Lake |
| Blue Mountain Lake Public Beach & Canoe Launch |
| Blue Mountain Wild Forest |
| Lake Durant Parking & Picnic Area |
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Lake Durant
Central Adirondack Trail and Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 28 and State Rt. 30, near Blue Mountain Lake in Hamilton County
This beautiful Adirondack Lake was named for architect William West Durant and was the site of a Civilian Conservation Corp camp.
An historic lake now noted for camping, boating with motor boats, rowboats, and canoes allowed, fishing, hiking, and state-run Day Use Facilities with swimming permitted when lifeguards are on duty. Civilian Conservation Corp men rebuilt the Lake Durant dam and campsite. Named after William West Durant, the architect famous for Adirondack Architecture.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Central Adirondack Trail and Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 28 and State Rt. 30 |
| Months Occurring: | january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december |
| Best Season: | spring, summer, fall and winter |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.8454225399 |
| Longitude: | -74.4112586975 |
| How to Find: | east end of lake, near state campground |
| URL: | Lake Durant website |