Just a small cache to get you to one of the Adirondacks many small treasures. At the kiosk you can either go right and follow the trail to Wilcox Lake and perhaps do a little camping or fishing or you can take the left trail that will lead to the Pine Orchard where you'll find the one of the last remaining stands of giant Eastern Pine that dates back some 200 years or better. There is also another cache out there that can be found.
Directions to Trailhead: Follow Rt. 30 to the town of Wells, turn onto Griffin rd, which is just south of the bridge over Lake Algonquin. At .8 miles turn right onto Windall rd. Turn right after another 1.1 miles onto Dorr/Flater rd. The intersection has signs pointing the way to Pine Orchard and Flaters. After 2 miles you’ll come to a parking area that is provided by the Flater family for hikers coming to the trails. Park here and be sure to leave a note on your car with your destination and expected return indicated. It is from here your journey begins. The Flaters have given permission for hikers cross their property. Please be respectful as you walk through and be sure to say hello to Mr. Flater, Colonies’ retired police chief, if he’s there. Just beyond the strong barrier at .02 miles, which blocks the trail from motorized traffic, you’ll come to a DEC sign in kiosk. The trail to Wilcox lake is on the right and the trail to Pine Orchard is on the left.