Dacy Clearing Road

Trail Overview

The Dacy Clearing Road starts at the Shelving Rock Road and takes you to several primitive campsites and the Dacy Clearing Trailhead in the Lake George Wild Forest in the eastern part of the Adirondack Park. It is a gravel forestry road with some soft sand spots that can turn into mud holes after heavy rain. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and High-Clearance are recommended, especially during Winter. All vehicles must be street legal. The Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States. More than 6 million acres, 3,000 lakes, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 2,000 miles of hiking trails, and endless dirt roads offering unforgettable recreational adventures. The Adirondack Park is not a National or State Park. There's no entrance fee.

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Difficulty

Easy road unless after heavy rain or during winter.

History

When the Adirondack Park was created in 1892 by the State of New York, this diverse mountain landscape was a wild place. Full of pristine waterways, boreal forests, and towering mountains.

Technical Rating

Dacy Clearing Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• Dirt Bike