Four scenic ponds in one day
The Loon Lake Canoe Challenge
Grass Pond, Fishhole Pond, Duck Pond and Debar Pond
Loon Lake has had its share of celebrated visitors over the years, among them George Gershwin, Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar Wilde, Red Skelton, and three U.S. presidents. The entire 354-acre lake is surrounded by private land, and so its magnificent views of the Loon Lake Mountains remain largely hidden from the general public. Fortunately, you can soak in similarly striking vistas from four ponds in the vicinity.
This pond-hopping excursion differs from others in that you drive from one pond to the next, traveling along Franklin County Route 26, a two-lane road that passes through the storied resort community. The only carry of any length is at Debar Pond. Two of the ponds can be paddled together. (Adirondack Explorer Article by Phil Brown)