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| Northville Placid NYSDEC Trail Access |
| Northville Placid Trail Crossing near Blue Mt Lake |
| Blue Mountain Lake Recreation Area & Tennis Courts |
| Lake Durant Parking & Picnic Area |
| Blue Mountain Lake |
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Divide between Hudson & St. Lawrence Watersheds
Adirondack Trail and Central Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 28 and State Rt. 30, near Blue Mountain Lake in Hamilton County
The divide between the Hudson River and St. Lawrence River watersheds is located just east of Blue Mountain Lake on routes 28 and 30.
There is a large pull off just south of the marker, with a nice view looking over Lake Durant.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Adirondack Trail and Central Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 28 and State Rt. 30 |
| Best Time: | Any time is good time to cross the great divide. |
| Scenic View: | Nice view of Lake Durant near the marker. |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.8531597958 |
| Longitude: | -74.4226741791 |
| URL: | Divide between Hudson & St. Lawrence Watersheds website |