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Balsam Lake Mountain Loop via Dry Brook Ridge Trail and Graham Mountain Herd Path

based on 43 tracks & routes #1 hike out of 19 in
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9.9 mi
Distance
5 hrs 23 min
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terrain
1,218 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail in Catskill Park.

This trail goes by Graham Mountain and Balsam Lake Mountain.

Most of this route is on Private Property of the Gould family. DO NOT hike without permission. Balsam Lake is on public land but Graham Mountain is not. The legal way to approach Balsam Lake Mountain is from the south or west.

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