Nine Corner Lake Trailhead - Caroga, NY
Nine Corner Lake Trailhead – Dog-Friendly Hiking in Caroga, New York
Located in Caroga, New York, Nine Corner Lake Trailhead is a beloved local spot for pet-friendly outdoor enthusiasts. The hiking trail to Nine Corner Lake is scenic, moderately uphill, and winds alongside a stream, making it especially enjoyable for dogs and their owners. The trail’s rocky and sometimes muddy terrain offers a gentle challenge while rewarding visitors with the peaceful beauty of the lake – a favorite destination for both people and pups to cool off in the summer months.
Known for its bouldering spots, shaded woodland paths, and access to a popular swimming area, this hike offers a wonderful chance to connect with nature in the southern Adirondacks. While not a typical fenced dog park, it’s a fantastic dog-friendly hiking destination where leashed dogs can explore the sights, sounds, and scents of the wild. Please help keep the area clean for everyone by picking up after your pet and yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the trailhead connects to a moderately challenging hiking trail leading to Nine Corner Lake.
- Is there a swimming area or pond for dogs? Yes, there is a swimming area at Nine Corner Lake where dogs can enjoy the water.
- Is the park muddy after it rains? Yes, the trail can become very muddy in places after rain.
- Are there shaded areas? Yes, the trail and lake area feature shaded spots from mature trees.
- How busy does the park get on weekends? The area can get popular and busy on summer weekends, especially at the swimming area.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, pet-friendly hiking trails start at the trailhead and follow the creek to the lake.
Reviews
Spectacular hike on a beautiful Independence Day. Rocky, rough, uneven terrain. Very muddy in places. Creek and little waterfalls along the way.
Spectacular hike on a beautiful Independence Day. Rocky, rough, uneven terrain. Very muddy in places. Creek and little waterfalls along the way.
Spectacular hike on a beautiful Independence Day. Rocky, rough, uneven terrain. Very muddy in places. Creek and little waterfalls along the way.
I’ve been hiking up to Nine Corner Lake (formerly Nine Cornered Lake) for decades. It’s a great, mostly uphill, but not too strenuous hike. It parallels a stream, eventually crossing it on a snowmobile bridge. The lake has a swimming area, but some weekends in the summer it can be popular. There are sometimes leeches in the water, though we didn’t see any recently. North of the swimming area is a cluster of boulders, some massive, and they’re popular for bouldering.
I’ve been hiking up to Nine Corner Lake (formerly Nine Cornered Lake) for decades. It’s a great, mostly uphill, but not too strenuous hike. It parallels a stream, eventually crossing it on a snowmobile bridge. The lake has a swimming area, but some weekends in the summer it can be popular. There are sometimes leeches in the water, though we didn’t see any recently. North of the swimming area is a cluster of boulders, some massive, and they’re popular for bouldering.
I’ve been hiking up to Nine Corner Lake (formerly Nine Cornered Lake) for decades. It’s a great, mostly uphill, but not too strenuous hike. It parallels a stream, eventually crossing it on a snowmobile bridge. The lake has a swimming area, but some weekends in the summer it can be popular. There are sometimes leeches in the water, though we didn’t see any recently. North of the swimming area is a cluster of boulders, some massive, and they’re popular for bouldering.
Beautiful peaceful hike following the creek to the lake. Easy paths! So many mushrooms!
Beautiful peaceful hike following the creek to the lake. Easy paths! So many mushrooms!
Beautiful peaceful hike following the creek to the lake. Easy paths! So many mushrooms!
Always a favorite!!! Major thing I noticed early on already, people are being dirty, leaving cans and food wrappers around. Pick up after yourself, this is a place where young kids and dogs go too, with the amt. Of glass I found at top, a few people could’ve gotten hurt. Be respectful and pick up after yourself.