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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Day Ten- and Out to Pillsbury


Almost immediately in the morning we crossed West Canada Creek, another of the memorably beautiful spots.
West Canada Creek


We were focused on doing our job, but to keep moving. We wanted to get off the trail in good time. Ate lunch at Pillsbury Lake which is perhaps my favorite shelter location on the NCT in the Adirondacks. The lake is truly beautiful.
Pillsbury Lake


It even has a rocky island!
Pillsbury Lake


This picture is for David Snoek who advised me to keep my feet dry! This pretty much sums up the day.
muddy feet


One really good thing I can report is that this entire stretch is at least minimally marked with NCT emblems. This includes the two intersections with the Northville-Lake Placid Trail where one might get confused. It's only a beginning, but it's good to see those reassuring markers every once in a while.

Now Marie has taken over the spotting and helping duties. I'll have to get a picture of her tomorrow. I'll also explain our slight change of plans then. She scoped out a church spaghetti dinner for us that was yummers! But now I have to get some things ready for tomorrow. It is our last trail day, and we can use the daypacks, but it is going to be long and difficult.

New York, Adirondacks, North Country Trail, just east of South Lake to Pillsbury Mountain TH. 9 miles

See To South Lake

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