New York is home to some truly amazing lakes, it gets easy to find yourself visiting the same body of water all summer. But what if you’re ready to cool off at some place new, an area you’ve yet to explore before?

We already talked about 10 little known beaches that will make your summer unforgettable, but have you made a trip to this particular Adirondack lake yet? This little known lake in New York is worth checking out.

Hiding within the small town of Caroga Lake, you'll find a little known lake that will become your new favorite getaway...
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Inside of the Adirondack Park, you'll find parking areas on the side of NY State Route 29A for Nine Corner Lake.
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Even visible from Google Maps, you can click to get the coordinates to where you'll park at Nine Corner Lake! Pictured above, you can see one of the two parking areas that are right off of the road.
At the trailhead you'll see that the hike is just shy of being one-mile long.
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Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
At the trailhead right off of the road, you'll see the map pictured above waiting for you. Follow the red markers that are pictured on the trailhead post, the paths are well maintained and easy to follow.
Another thing waiting for you at the trailhead? Butterflies!
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Like always, you should respect the area you're visiting and leave no trace of yourself behind.
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If you bring it in with you, you carry it back out! The idea of this rule may seem simple, but sadly many choose to ignore it. In order to keep these amazing outdoor spaces in tact, we reiterate that whenever you're visiting someplace like this, you respect nature and your surroundings.
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While I've seen visitors of all ages walk this trail, with and without shoes, I'd suggest that if you're planning on visiting and have a pair of hiking boots... wear your hiking boots. The quick trail can easily be explored in sneakers, but often has muddy and rocky areas that are better suited for hiking boots.
Quickly after starting your hike to the lake, you'll begin to hear the peaceful sound of running water.
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For the majority of the hike, you'll find yourself walking along a cascading creek that creates wonderful white noise in the quiet wilderness.
While you're hiking, you'll also discover that many love to camp out at Nine Corner Lake!
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While there are rules about how closely you can camp to the road, you'll find several areas where campers have stayed as you find yourself getting closer to the lake.
Just before you get to the lake, you'll reach this little bridge and a series of waterfalls.
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Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
While you may not realize it at first, once you let your eyes wander and peek through the trees, you'll discover a series of waterfalls making their way down a large hill.

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Many who visit this lake love taking time out of their trip to dip their feet into the waterfalls, exploring the scenic area.
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Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
If you're looking at the waterfalls, to the left of you you'll find a relatively cleared path that will take you to the top of the waterfalls. This area on your hike is just a few minutes from the lake, a wonderful place to stop on your way back to the car and a beautiful natural landmark that lets you know you don't have much further to go.

To see more of what it's like to explore the waterfalls, watch the quick video below:
The part of the trail where visitors often get confused, you'll want to go to the right when you see the trail split here.
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Just up ahead after the waterfalls, you'll find the trail split. Your instinct will tell you to keep going straight, but you'll actually want to go to the right. Go the right and keep walking, you'll almost instantly find yourself standing in front of the lake!
While there are many other corners of the lake you can explore, this particular area where the trail takes you is a favorite spot to visit.
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Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
That's right! Featuring a rope swing, you'll enjoy making a splash into the clear, beautiful water.
If you find yourself here on a busy day, you'll see visitors swimming out to the rock, pictured below, to jump into the water!
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The water here is more clear than you would imagine, giving you views straight to the bottom!
Scramble your way across these rocks and you can reach the other side of the lake!
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While making your way across the rocks, you'll have this breathtaking view to your right...
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...And an open view of the lake to your left.
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From the other side of the lake, you'll be able to watch friends swing into the water and meet you halfway at the rock!
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Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
Lea Monroe/Only In Your State
So, who's ready to head up to the Adirondacks for the weekend? We're ready to see waterfalls and gorgeous, clear lakes!

Interested in seeing what this mile-long hike and beautiful clear lake water is like? Check out the video below where you can experience it all in under 9 minutes!

Tip: Be sure you watch the video until the end, you’ll get to see how clear the water is!

Who’s ready to get outside this weekend? If you’re looking to find other places to cool off this summer, check out these 7 Epic Swimming Holes that will give you an epic experience!

 

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