Limekiln Bear Cave LbNA #33130
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Inlet |
| County: | Hamilton |
| State: | New York |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Limekiln Loons  |
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| Found by: | T-N-T |
| Last found: | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Status: | FF |
| Last edited: | Jul 13, 2007 |
“Limekiln Bear Cave” (by "Fisherman" of the Limekiln Loons)
Note that this is NOT a real bear cave, but the residents on Limekiln Lake have always referred to this location as the “bear cave.”
From the south, take Route 28 north past Old Forge & Eagle Bay about 10 miles, then just north of Inlet past the laundromat. Turn at the next right onto the Limekiln Road... the IVES(Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services) facility is on the corner.
From the north, take Route 28 south about 10 miles from Raquette Lake, turning left onto the Limekiln Road just past the Inlet Golf Club... the IVES(Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services) facility is on the corner.
Proceed up the hill & over the summit, ~2.5 miles total, past the Campsite Road and the former Marie's Pie Shop/Limekiln Chalet A-Frame building in the clearing on the left.
Nearing the end of Limekiln Road just past the old Ranger's house on the left, there is a dirt road left turn into the Moose River Plains, don't take this left, take the next immediate left onto the paved Parkhurst Road(Limekiln Road continues down to the lake, now visible).
Take Parkhurst to the end and park in the parking lot or along the road. Walk up the gravel driveway that is the continuation of Parkhurst Rd. You will be passing through private property. Please be respectful. The gravel driveway ends at a green garage on the left and the wooded trail continues through a stand of small boulders at this point.
Stay on the trail over the creek bridge turning right past the bridge and down the boardwalk and past several camps. This trail, an easement which continues around most of the lake, crosses through the front yards of several private properties. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through.
Continue on the trail past the last camp (a log lean-to at the waterfront). There are forest preserve signs on two trees at this point. Hike for about another 10-12 minutes on the trail (the last time that we were there, there were some trees down on the trail, so you may need to go around them). The trail gradually gains about 15 feet of elevation.
After an obvious sharp descent on the trail (the only one the might be considered a "climb" going back) that brings you back closer to the lake, go over a small fallen tree. Next, there is a large moss-covered log that is blocking the path. Stand at the log with your back to the lake, looking into the woods and past a standing dead tree with no bark... you will see a crevice in the rock wall (a little to the right) with lots of light shining through in the morning. Hike up the old creek bed into the crevice. To the back wall, on your left, just into the dark area are 3 stones at shoulder height. The box is behind these stones.
As a side hike, continue 240 paces on the trail to a small White Pine on your right where the trail takes a sudden left bend into the woods. Turning towards the lake, make your way into the thicket at this pine tree and come out onto the Table Rock which juts out into the lake for a nice panoramic view. There is room for 8-10 people or more out on this rock. The water is shallow in this area.
Note that this is NOT a real bear cave, but the residents on Limekiln Lake have always referred to this location as the “bear cave.”
From the south, take Route 28 north past Old Forge & Eagle Bay about 10 miles, then just north of Inlet past the laundromat. Turn at the next right onto the Limekiln Road... the IVES(Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services) facility is on the corner.
From the north, take Route 28 south about 10 miles from Raquette Lake, turning left onto the Limekiln Road just past the Inlet Golf Club... the IVES(Inlet Volunteer Emergency Services) facility is on the corner.
Proceed up the hill & over the summit, ~2.5 miles total, past the Campsite Road and the former Marie's Pie Shop/Limekiln Chalet A-Frame building in the clearing on the left.
Nearing the end of Limekiln Road just past the old Ranger's house on the left, there is a dirt road left turn into the Moose River Plains, don't take this left, take the next immediate left onto the paved Parkhurst Road(Limekiln Road continues down to the lake, now visible).
Take Parkhurst to the end and park in the parking lot or along the road. Walk up the gravel driveway that is the continuation of Parkhurst Rd. You will be passing through private property. Please be respectful. The gravel driveway ends at a green garage on the left and the wooded trail continues through a stand of small boulders at this point.
Stay on the trail over the creek bridge turning right past the bridge and down the boardwalk and past several camps. This trail, an easement which continues around most of the lake, crosses through the front yards of several private properties. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through.
Continue on the trail past the last camp (a log lean-to at the waterfront). There are forest preserve signs on two trees at this point. Hike for about another 10-12 minutes on the trail (the last time that we were there, there were some trees down on the trail, so you may need to go around them). The trail gradually gains about 15 feet of elevation.
After an obvious sharp descent on the trail (the only one the might be considered a "climb" going back) that brings you back closer to the lake, go over a small fallen tree. Next, there is a large moss-covered log that is blocking the path. Stand at the log with your back to the lake, looking into the woods and past a standing dead tree with no bark... you will see a crevice in the rock wall (a little to the right) with lots of light shining through in the morning. Hike up the old creek bed into the crevice. To the back wall, on your left, just into the dark area are 3 stones at shoulder height. The box is behind these stones.
As a side hike, continue 240 paces on the trail to a small White Pine on your right where the trail takes a sudden left bend into the woods. Turning towards the lake, make your way into the thicket at this pine tree and come out onto the Table Rock which juts out into the lake for a nice panoramic view. There is room for 8-10 people or more out on this rock. The water is shallow in this area.