Appalachian Trailhead for Nuclear Lake — Attraction in Town of Pawling

This is the closest access for pedestrians to the Appalachian Trailhead for Nuclear Lake. There is space enough for roughly ten cars. The lot's eastern side is the adjoining property line, which is delineated in bright orange signs. A bulletin board shows some season information, a map of the trailhead, and there are fold-out maps in a box at this bulletin board. Two historical markers are on each side of this parking lot, talking about Pawling's turnpike. Signs warn that any cars left after sunset will be...

This is one of my favorite places to hike. You can either hike directly on the Appalachian Trail about a quarter mile west of Old route 55 where you enter for this area, or you can enter this area and walk up an old dirt road straight to the lake. Much easier and then there are some easier trails around the lake. The appalachee and Trail itself is a little more challenging but this stretch is...

We did a nuclear lake loop with beekman upland trail as part of it. The upland trail is a nice little trail with a couple...