Binoculars for birding as well as viewing distant peaks. This means that the trail is routinely cleared by DEC or volunteer groups and adequately marked with official DEC disks. Some trails have been marked for cross country skiing, and new pale yellow disks with a skier are used. Large Orange disks indicate snowmobile trails which are limited to wild forest areas. Snowmobiles are permitted on them in the winter when there is sufficient snow cover.
Hikers can enjoy both ski and snowmobile trails.
A path is an informal and unmarked route with a clearly defined foot tread. These traditional routes, worn by fisherman and hunters to favorite spots, are great for hiking. A path is not necesarily kept open, so you should always carry a map and a compass when you are following an unmarked path and you should also keep track of your location. Recomended Adirondack Hikes in the Lake Pleasant Area . Falls Easy bushwhack, old roads, waterfalls and picnic site.