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Discover this 9.4-mile loop trail near Avoca, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
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- Avoca, New York, United States
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- 9139 Lake Demon Road, Bath, 14810, NY
- (607) 661-4096
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- First, A Note About Names
- Location
- Physical Features
- Access
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife
- Photography
- Nearby Places of Interest
No other body of water in the Finger Lakes has as many spellings of its name as this one. Topographical maps use Lake Demons. You will also see it as Lake Demon, Lake Demmon, and Demon Pond. Whichever, they're all pronounced like the yellow fruit--lemon.
Lake Demons is located just off Demon Pond Road in the Town of Howard in Steuben County. (First, should you go there, keep in mind that the Town does not mark its roads well. Make sure you have a good map, a gps, or some other means of getting yourself there or you might get lost. Second, Howard has no stores or gas stations.)
This is a high, spring-fed glacial kettle, though it is not by any means the highest spot in the county. Its isolated location and its elevation mean that the air temperature stays somewhat cooler than more populated areas.
At this time, the lake is surrounded by private property. The only way one can access the lake is to rent a house or cabin on the lake, stay at Lake Demmon Recreation Area(a privately owned facility), or pay a modest fee to use the Recreation Area's boat launch site.
Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and other boats, including motorboats that are not longer than 15 ft./4.5 m. and are powered by more than 50 horsepower, are permitted on the lake. (Personal watercrafts (jet skis) are not permitted on the lake.) Canoes, rowboats, and paddleboats may be rented from the Recreation Area. You may launch your own boat from ...
Swimming is permitted. The recreation area has a designated swimming area, but you may also swim off your boat.
There are no specific biking trails around the lake, however, the roads in the area are all rural (with no shoulders) and are ideal for hybrid bikes. Anyone riding these roads should be physically able to manage modest to difficult hills. Big Creek Road, which is nearby, is good for touring bikes. This is a long road that is both winding and hilly....
This is a popular lake and the fact that people are always using it means that you will see less wildlife on the lake than on some others, however, all of Steuben County is rather rural with a good representation of the region's wildlife, including black bears.
The lake itself is rather photogenic, but the fact that all land around the lake is private limits where you can go and what you can see.
There is a small museum at the intersection of Mill and Hopkins roads in the hamlet of Howard. There are also many fine museums in Steuben County, including the Corning Museum of Glass.
- Demon Pond Trail. Demon Pond Trail is a shared-use area designed for hikers, biking, and off-road driving. It's a great location if you're looking for a scenic route, don't mind some twists and turns, and want to explore the ups and downs of natural New York terrain.
- Wolf Pond Road. Wolf Pond Road, like a lot of trails in New York, is a multi-use area. But it’s also one of the more challenging options out there. It’s a shorter trail, but you’ll find that its short route will test your technical skills every inch of the route.
- Demon Run ATV Trails. If you’re looking for an array of experiences, Demon Run ATV trails is a great place to go. Demon Run is a combination of ATV trails and other ATV challenges, as well as a campground for those seeking to stay longer.
- Adirondack ATV Tours. If you're looking for more of a guided and controlled ATV experience, you can get that at Adirondack ATV Tours, a great tour for beginners and true novices because no prior ATV experience is required.
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