Hike to Jockeybush Lake!

The trail to Jockeybush Lake is about a 10 minute drive up Rt 10 from Southern Adirondack Pines. The trail to Jockeybush Lake is a fairly easy hike, just over 4 miles round trip.

The trail follows a stream that flows from the lake into West Sacandaga River.There is a wide variety of vegetation along the trail, including some large growths of fern. A beautiful rocky stream with several small waterfalls comes down from the right about halfway to the lake. It is a great place to take a break, and climb up to get a better view.The south east end of the lake has a beaver dam across it, allowing you to cross to an area of large, flat rocks. The view of the lake from this spot is wonderful, and it is a great place to stop for a bite to eat.

If you'd like to expand your hike, an unmarked, but easy to follow trail continues around the north shore of the lake towards Ferris Lake.

Directions to Trail Head - Jockeybush Lake:

1. Turn right onto Rt 29A (toward Pine Lake Lodge)

2. Immediately bear right onto Rt 10, toward Speculator. The trail head for Jockeybush Lake is about 10 miles on the left. (You will pass trail heads for Broomstick Lake, Third Lake, and Good Luck Lake, as well as the Arietta Hotel)