Nuclear Lake 1
Waterfront Spot
Nuclear Lake 2
Nuclear Lake 3
Nuclear Lake 4
Nuclear Lake 5
πŸ₯Ύ"you'll have a hard time finding a more perfect spot" (Hike the Hudson Valley)
πŸ”οΈ"the most beautiful lake on the entire Appalachian Trail"
πŸš—Parking lot fills up on nice weekends

Don't let the name spook you: Nuclear Lake serves up peaceful waters and quiet woods with a side of Cold War intrigue. The mostly flat 4-mile loop traces the Appalachian Trail through thick forest and smooth rock formations.

Peaceful lakeside stroll
Appalachian Trail segment
Secluded hidden gem
Mysterious Cold War history
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