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Fulton County Five Hiking Challenge!

The Fulton County Five is a 5 hike challenge for locals and tourists to participate in and enjoy the beauty of local hiking. Hiking challenges are designed to give people an opportunity to visit new places and explore new trails. This challenge is on a beginner/intermediate level and would be challenging but completable.

How do you complete the challenge? There are 5 hikes to climb on this challenge. You can hike them in any order, and have one year from beginning to end to complete.

The Fulton County Five Hiking Challenge Trails:

Nine Corner Lake: A gradual uphill climb passing several mountain streams. Nine Corner lake has crystalclear water with several large rock outcroppings along the shore. The trail continues along the south side of the lake, enabling a longer hike if desired. Trail length– 0.9 miles to lake. Trail difficulty- Easy

Kane Mountain: The trail follows an old jeep road to a restored fire tower and observer’s cabin. Breathtaking views, including eight lakes in the area that can be observed from the fire tower. Trail length– 0.9 miles to lake. Trail difficulty- Moderate

Stewart and Indian Lake: The trail is mostly flat, passing by Stewart Lake (1.4 miles) and then on to Indian Lake. Trail length– 2.2 miles one way. Trail difficulty- Easy/Moderate

Willie Wildlife Marsh: Explore a wetland habitat with a viewing platform and boardwalks that traverse the marsh and open areas. Trail length– 1.5 mile loop. Option of a .03 mile paved accessibility trail. Trail difficulty- Easy

Mud Lake: Mud Lake is a nice trail to enjoy the scenery of the Adirondack Park. Part of Northville/Lake Placid trail. Trail length– 3.9 miles to lake and back. Trail difficulty- Moderate

Hike Smart NY– please review Carry In Carry Out guidelines and other hiking tips at www.dec.ny.gov/ outdoor/28708.html

Visit https://www.44lakes.com/fulton-county-5-hikingchallenge/ for complete details

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