“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Lewey Lake Boat Launch |
| Lake Pleasant Hand Carry |
| Kunjamuk Cave |
| Speculator Beach on Lake Pleasant |
| Mountain Bike the Speculator Loop and Kunjamuk Cave Loop |
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The view of Griffin Gorge and waterfall is well worth the trip, a few miles north of the Rt 8 and 30 intersection between Speculator and Wells on the Adirondack Trail
Speculator
Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 30 and State Rt. 8, in Hamilton County
Two Scenic Byways meet in Speculator, where the economy is based on recreation and enjoying the many lakes and rivers in the area.
Speculator offers easy access to some of the Adirondack North Country's most wonderful four season recreation resources. They include many picturesque hikes for people of all abilities, beautiful spots for quiet paddling, and great winter sports including snowmobiling.
If you enjoy nature or are a birder, you'll love the area because of the numerous species in the region's diverse habitat that includes forest woodlands, marshlands, meadows, and ponds. On a stroll into the Perkins Clearing area see the Mourning Warbler, Wood Warblers, and the Blackpoll Warbler, along with many other mixed woodland habitat species. The Northville/Lake Placid Trail will take you into a beautiful wetland area where you may see nesting waterfowl, including Great Blue Heron, Common Loons, and several duck species.
A system of mountain biking trails has also been developed near Speculator.
The area between Speculator and Indian Lake has been called “Moose Alley.” It’s one of the first areas where moose have become established in New York State
Scenic Byway Attractions in this Community
Arts, History & Culture
Recreation & Outdoor Adventure
- Auger Falls Trailhead Parking
- Dunning Pond Trailhead
- Griffin Gorge and Waterfall
- Jessup River
- Kunjamuk Cave
- Kunjamuk Creek
- Kunjamuk Creek Hand Carry
- Lake Algonquin
- Lake Algonquin Fishing Access & Overlook
- Lake Pleasant
- Lake Pleasant Hand Carry
- Lake Pleasant Picnic Area and Mtn Biking Trail
- Lewey Lake
- Lewey Lake Boat Launch
- Mason Lake
- Moffit Beach NYSDEC Campground & Boat Launch
- Mountain Bike the Speculator Loop and Kunjamuk Cave Loop
- Mountain Biking Trails on Deerfeet Lodge Road
- Old Route 30 Walking and Biking Trail
- Pine Orchard
- Sacandaga Pathway and Picnic Area
- Snowmobile Trail Trailhead, Madison Lake
- Snowmobile Trail Trailhead, Speculator
- Speculator Beach on Lake Pleasant
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