Below is a breakdown of a number of trails in the Margaretville area offered through Balsam Lake Moutain Wild Forest.
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MODERATE

Dry Brook Ridge Trail

  • Distance: 12.5 miles
  • Traffic: light
  • Location: 50-136 S Side Spur, Margaretville, NY 12455
  • Relatively flat trail offering a variety of activities all year round including walking, hiking, snowshoeing and camping opportunities. Not a lot of views, but if you make it far enough there is a great overlook of Pepacton Reservoir.

Basalm Lake Moutain via Dry Brook Ridge Trail

  • Distance: 5.9 miles
  • Location: Dry Brook Ridge Trail Parking Area (Mill Brook Rd), Margaretville, NY 12455
  • Great hike up to the firetower which offers beautiful 360 degree views from the top. Excellent option year round, being a top pick for winter weather that is great for hiking, snowshoeing and more.

Kelly Hollow Loop

  • Distance: 3.4 miles
  • Location: Mill Brook Rd, Margaretville, NY 12455
  • Primarily used for hiking and nature trips featuring a lake and a river running through.
HARD

Huckleberry Loop

  • Distance: 12.8 miles
  • Location:
  • This trail primarily used for hiking & nature trips offers an opportunity for sights of wildlife & features a river.