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Balm of Gilead<br />
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Balm of Gilead Mountain features an open rock ledge that offers<br />
spectacular views of the southern end of Thirteenth Lake and<br />
the surrounding mountains. This 2,443 foot mountain is located<br />
in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness—about 20 minutes from North<br />
Creek in the hamlet of North River. This 2.8 mile round trip hike<br />
is one of the more popular in the area due to its brevity and great<br />
views. Balm of Gilead is also a perfect snowshoe hike in the<br />
winter months.<br />
You can find the Balm of Gilead trailhead by taking NY 28<br />
heading north out of North Creek. Take the second left which<br />
is Thirteenth Lake Road and after 3.3 miles veer left at the junction<br />
of Beach Road, staying on Thirteenth Lake Road. In another<br />
0.8 miles veer right onto Old Farm Road. The road will become<br />
a seasonal dirt road and follow it till your reach the end of Old<br />
Farm Road. There is a large parking area at the end of the drivable<br />
road. The GPS coordinates of the parking area is N43 42.275 W74<br />
07.055. In the<br />
From the parking area, follow the blue markers on Old Farm<br />
Road. This road was closed to vehicles in 2013 and you’ll see<br />
how the wilderness is taking over the old road. It is now a wide<br />
hiking trail. At 0.15 miles you reach a trail junction with a trail<br />
register. To the left is the blue marked Halfway Brook Trail that<br />
leads to the Balm of Gilead Mountain Trail and the Botheration<br />
Pond Trail. Straight ahead is the Old Farm Road Trail that travels<br />
toward Elizabeth Point and Old Farm Clearing and eventually all<br />
the way to Rt. 8.<br />
Turn left at the junction onto the blue marked Halfway Brook<br />
Trail. The trail gently climbs as you make your way in the wilderness.<br />
At 0.9 miles you reach the junction of the Balm of Gilead<br />
Mountain Trail. Turn right and follow the Balm of Gilead Mountain<br />
Trail. The trail has some slippery spots as parts of the trail<br />
follows a small, rocky stream bed. The trail climbs steady as you<br />
will gain about 400 feet in elevation in about a half a mile. There<br />
are a few open ledges that offer views and places to take a break.<br />
Bring your lunch and enjoy!<br />
The trail can also be accessed from the Garnet Hill Lodge<br />
XC ski and<br />
bike shop using<br />
their trail<br />
maps. As always,<br />
when in<br />
the 13th Lake<br />
Area, make<br />
sure to stop<br />
by Garnet Hill<br />
Lodge for a<br />
bite to eat or<br />
a drink to celebrate<br />
your<br />
hiking accomplishments.<br />
Gore Mountain Region Chamber<br />
info@gorechamber.com<br />
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