The McKenzie Boulders Trail at Adirondack Park near Saranac Lake, New York is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back walk that leads to massive boulders that are popular with climbers and boulderers, but is also a nice peaceful place to take a short walk in the woods.
Hike Description
This hike begins at the parking area along McKenzie Pond Road and heads east for a couple-hundred feet before the unmarked trail comes into view on the left-hand (north) side of the road. The trailhead might be tricky to find - just look for signage in the woods located approximately 20 to 30-feet from the road.
Once on the trail, the walk ends at the McKenzie Boulders, just 100-feet or so down the path. Even if you're not a climber, you can spot chalked-out hand holds for climbers and boulderers on the cracks and crevasses of these boulders. Regardless, this is a very quiet spot, especially during the winter.
Parking
There's a small designated parking area along McKenzie
Pond Road on the south side located just before the large bend in the
road. This parking area is large enough to fit maybe 3 vehicles maximum.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
Camping
Camping is not allowed here and the signage please asks that visitors do not start any campfires either.
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