Holmes Lake, Shaker Mountain Wild Forest, Part III.
Day 23 brings Part III of the trek toward Holmes Lake in the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest, working through the quiet woods just shy of the shoreline.
Tucked about a thousand feet back from the water in a mature stand of timber sits an Adirondack lean-to in remarkably great condition. Set against the fresh snow and hemlocks, it makes for an inviting wilderness camp and a peaceful spot to pause and take in the southern Adirondack woods. This set winds past the shelter and finishes with an initial peek through the trees at Holmes Lake itself, setting the stage for tomorrow’s final collection right along the water’s edge.