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Gansevoort, New York, United States

Moreau Lake Overlooks

This is a short hike up to some great overlooks over both Moreau Lake to the east and the Hudson River to the west

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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.5 miles / 4.0 km
Duration: 1-3 hours
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Overview: This is an easy hike appropriate for young children or older parents to get them out into the woods for some nice views. The overlook is on Palmertown Mountain.

Tips: Directions to State Park:
Take exit 17 off I-87 and take Rte. 9 south just a short distance before turning right onto Old Saratoga Road following signs for the state park. Park your car near the park office building in the parking lot and head off on the Red Oak Ridge Trail.

Points of Interest

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Trailhead

Find a place to park in this area, either off the road or at the park office parking lot. Across the road from the parking lot will be the start of the trail. You will be starting off on the the Red Oak Ridge Trail which you will follow by looking for red blazes on the trees. Use the gps track in this guide to find the start of the trail.
Junction
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Moreau Lake Overlooks Trail Junction

Here you will follow light blue blazes to the top of the Moreau Lake Overlook.
Viewpoint
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The Overlooks

Great views over Moreau Lake from Palmertown Mountain. Take a look around for views to the west over the Hudson River and a dam as well.
Pictures in this guide taken by: JonathanEllinger

Jonathan Ellinger
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catzjdb979
Did the trail around the lake. It was a great day and an easy hike. Plan on doing more of the trails later on in the year.
Visited on Apr 07, 2013

by catzjdb979 on May 06, 2013

Moreau Lake Overlooks Trail Map


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