Moose River Plains 📍

Spanning Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, the Moose River Plains Wild Forest offers an array of activities, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. Free campsites are accessible from late May to December’s end. Winter highlights snowmobiling along the Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road linking Inlet and Indian Lake. Must-visit spots encompass Cedar River Flow, Moose-spotting at Helldiver Pond, scenic Wakely Mountain with its firetower, as well as numerous smaller ponds and lesser-known trails. This diverse landscape caters to a range of outdoor pursuits, making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and adventurers.

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Dusk at the Big T

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Heading west from Helldiver Pond towards the Big T, passing the Summer Stream at Moose River Plains.

Map: Hartland Swamp Wildlife Management Area

Fireworks

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Those fountains sure are fun! Happy Independence Day (a few days late).

Map: Casey Road Campsite
Map: Saratoga Sand Plains Wildlife Management Area

Autumn Afternoon on the Cedar River Flow

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Beautiful autumn afternoon on the Cedar River Flow. The mercury was around 85 degrees with a nice breeze, so I can't complain about the weather. Leaves are already somewhat beyond peak, although with the haze, looking south, they are hard to make our the colors.

Map: Big Pond