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Directions to Launch Canoe
Map
Canoeing on Pine Lake is special, because
for a small lake, there is such variety. The surrounding mountains are
beautiful - Kane Mountain's firetower can be seen when launching from
the beach, Pine Mountain's color in the fall, and the subtle contours
as the cloud's shadows glide across the peaks to the north east.
As you can paddle by the cottages on the west shore, you can still
find evidence that this area was originally settled as part of a short
lived logging industry in the late 1800's.
If you want more solitude, all you need do
is paddle down to the north end of the lake, and turn the corner past
the sandy peninsula that defines the inlet portion of the lake. Once
you are a few hundred feet past the point, you will be surrounded by
mountains, trees, wildlife, and your thoughts.
There are two branches of the inlet to
explore. If you venture off to the right, you'll past a beaver lodge
(hidden in a stump on the left shore, just as you enter this branch)
and large rock for climbing. If you continue on, you'll come to a
beautiful babbling stream which feeds the lake. If you want to combine
your canoeing with a hike, the stream is a great place to explore.
If you bear slightly to the left after
turning the corner of the lake, you'll continue on another 3/8's of a
mile and can discover the work of nature's engineers - there is a
great example of a beaver dam, holding back the pressure of a pond
formed several feet higher than the main lake. If you chose, you can
portage over the dam and continue further upstream.
While Pine Lake is normally quite quiet,
motor boats are allowed on the lake. On weekends, early morning will
offer the least traffic.
Canoe
Launching
1. You may launch your canoe directly
from our beach, in front of the Hemlock cabin, or you can drive down
to the end of Pine Lake Rd. and launch from the state boat launch
Route
Map: (Click for Larger Image)
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