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| Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness Area |
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| Nicks Lake NYSDEC Campground |
| Snowmobile Trail Crossing #6 near Thendara |
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Grass Pond & Middle Settlement NYSDEC Trailhead
Central Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 28, near Thendara in Herkimer County
Trailhead is on Route 28, approximately 3 miles southwest of Thendara. Parking for trailhead is on right at a large turn-out.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Central Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | near |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 28 |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.6756240999 |
| Longitude: | -75.0525963306 |
| How to Find: | Middle Settlement Lake (6.4 miles RT or 7.2 miles RT, moderate) You can access this lake from two trailheads and loop trips are possible. The trail coming in from the north passes some giant boulders just before reaching this beautiful wilderness lake and |
| URL: | Grass Pond & Middle Settlement NYSDEC Trailhead website |