“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Mayfield Public Beach |
| Historic Riceville Revolutionary War Cemetery |
| Oliver Rice House |
| Snowmobile Trail Crossing, Mayfield |
| Snowmobile Trailhead NYS C-8B, Mayfield |
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The Oswegatchie River is a key scenic and recreational resource along the western end of the Olympic Byway
Sand Island
Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 30, near Mayfield in Fulton County
This island is well named, being a sandy but lightly wooded former hilltop poking out of the lake, a result of damming that flooded the area in 1930.
The islands in Great Sacandaga Lake are little more than high points that once overlooked the pre-lake river that went through this area. Sandy Island, located off the eastern shore, roughly between North Broadalbin and Benedict, is one of those places that makes for a great picnic and sunbathing spot.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | remote |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 30 |
| Months Occurring: | june, july and august |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.119482856 |
| Longitude: | -74.1671645693 |