“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Newton Falls Bike Loop |
| Griffin Gorge and Waterfall |
| Sixth Lake at the Sixth Lake Dam |
| McCauley Mountain |
| Northville Placid Trail Crossing near Blue Mt Lake |
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The Oswegatchie River is a key scenic and recreational resource along the western end of the Olympic Byway
Lake Pleasant
Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 8 and State Rt. 30, near Speculator in Hamilton County
Lake Pleasant, on NYS Routes 8 and 30, is the body of water that the village of Speculator is situated upon.
Surrounded by vast amounts of New York State Forest Preserve, namely the Silver Lake Wilderness Area, the West Canada Lake Wilderness Area, the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area, and the Jessup River Wild Forest, there are many public recreational opportunities in this area. On the shore is the Village of Speculator, an economic and social center with many dining, lodging, and shopping facilities, as well as an interpretive river walk at the Sacandaga River Community Park.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 8 and State Rt. 30 |
| Months Occurring: | january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.4764999654 |
| Longitude: | -74.3849826929 |