White Lily Pond(Grafton Lakes State Park, Rensselaer County)

Did a short late afternoon hike with Kalli today in a quiet little corner of Grafton Lakes State Park.  Parked in the unmarked parking area off Babcock Lake Road and followed a wide old cart path downhill less than 2/10 of a mile to the shores of White Lily Pond.  There is an open, grassy area complete with a fire pit that provides easy access to the water.  I decided to circle the fringe of the pond to get different views.

 Looking south across White Lily Pond near the border with private property.

From the pond we picked up the purple White Lily trail, which meanders north passing by stone walls, vestiges of the past farming community on the plateau. 

The White Lily Trail comes to a junction with the red blazed Conklin Pass Trail, which we followed south back to the car.  Although the sun was shining bright, there was a cool nip in the air, with temps holding in the upper 40's at this elevation.

Less than 2 miles of peaceful woods wandering on a pleasant spring day.