Holmes Lake, Shaker Mountain Wild Forest, Part IV.
Day 24 caps off the trek through the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest, arriving at the open shoreline of Holmes Lake in Bleecker.
The water here is crystal clear, nestled quietly in a natural bowl with wooded ridges rising up on three sides. Framed by snow-dusted evergreens and cold stone, it makes for a picturesque, secluded wilderness destination. It would be a prime spot to pitch camp for a quiet weekend off the grid—and tucked away from town lights, the night sky out here over the water must be something to behold.