Boreas River Trail Hike 
              
               Trail Description: Churning rapids at times of high water 
                are the allure of this relatively well drained trail. The Boreas 
                River used to propel thousands of logs to the boom in Glens Falls 
                each spring, but is now used by a few skilled (or suicidal) whitewater 
                enthusiasts. The roar of the river is a constant companion as 
                you proceed 1.2 miles to Hewitt Eddy, where the river broadens 
                and the water becomes calmer. Either call this point you destination 
                and return as you came, or proceed along the Hewitt Eddy Trail 
                for .8 mile and find yourself on Rt. 28N, roughly .8 mile south 
                of your car. If you choose to make a loop hike by returning to 
                your car via the highway, keep in mind that cars zoom along 28N 
                at a fast pace. Loop trip totals 2.8 miles; in and out to Hewitt 
                Eddy: 2.4 miles. 
                Directions: The level trail is found on 
                the west side of Rt. 28N, south of the Boreas River bridge. The 
                bridge is 8.7 miles north of Minerva and 5.7 miles south of the 
                intersection of Rt. 28N and the Tahawus Rd. Parking is located 
                across the road from the trailhead.  
                 
                Baker 
                Mountain 
                 
                Trail Description: This short trail (less than 1 mile) 
                has one steep spot but kids will have no probleming scrambling 
                up. The views from the top are well worth it. Views of Lake Flower 
                and the Vilage of Saranac Lake..as well as other mountains.
               Directions: Located on the back side of 
                Moody Pond in Saranac Lake. This is a very easy trailhead to find. 
                 
                 
                 
                
                 
                  Cascade Mountain 
                
               Trail Description: Although this is one of the 46 high 
                peaks in the Adirondacks, it is an exciting climb for all ages. 
                This is a very easy climb, and takes the climber through forests 
                of maple, birch and beech. Since it is such a popular mountain, 
                there are always a good number of climbers on the trail and the 
                summit. Cascade is not high enough to have a true alpine summit, 
                but having been cleared by fire, the bare rocks afford incredible 
                views of the surrounding peaks. 
                Directions: The trailhead is marked clearly by a DEC 
                sign, on Rt. 73, in the town of Keene. 
                
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