Cedar Lakes
GPS Coordinates: ( 43.58673, -74.48509 )
Distance (miles round trip): 8.4
Elevation Gain (feet): 285
Arietta
This historic hike into Cedar Lakes, is known as the "French Louie Trail, honoring the famous "French Louie", guide and trapper. He spent much time in the Cedar Lakes area during his short lifetime. The trail is a pleasant hike, starting as a road and ending in a well traveled foot path, which parallels the Miami RIver.
Directions
Location: 9 miles northwest of Speculator. Take Rt. 30 N 8.2 miles from Speculator. Left onto dirt road past Mason Lake. Follow dirt road 3.2 miles to junction at Perkins Clearing, marked by a DEC sign. Turn right and end at Sled Harbor, 5.1 miles from Rte 30, where you should park. Walk 1.2 miles N on the trail to Pillsbury Mtn, where you'll find a locked gate at the trailhead for Pillsbury. This is the start of the trail into Cedar Lakes.
