Blair Lake Trail
DESCRIPTION:
No bikes. Trail from Chute Hill Campground east to smallish Blair Lake, which is open to swimming. No lifeguards. Fishing during daylight hours only; stocked with catchable Brown Trout. Picnic tables with BBQ.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3440’-3380’ |
|
DIRECTIONS:
To Blair Lake Trail
Topographic Map: North Bloomfield. Blair Lake lies along North Bloomfield Road 0.2 miles north of the town site.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking: Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
This is a great opportunity for a stroll and to take kids; it's just too short to qualify as a real hike.
Historic Sites (Rating: Exceptional)
This is the site of historically the largest and richest hydraulic gold mine in the world. The mine, which consisted of an open pit over a mile long and reportedly 600 feet deep, was closed down in 1884 by a court decision. Today the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park offers unique hiking and outdoor opportunities unparalleled anywhere else.
Much of the town of North Bloomfield remains and offers a glimpse of the life of the miners in the mid-1800s. The park offers guided walking tours of the reconstructed dwellings and businesses. Nice museum. Hours reduced in winter. Call ahead: phone (530) 265-2740.
