Wolf Lake was named by French Louie himself, after he saw many wolves in the area. He and Charles Henderson have been photographed here.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 6.2 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 730 feet
- Hike includes trail junctions, bridges, and unmarked trail
Hiking to Wolf Lake
This is a short, wet trail to a remote lake where the chance of seeing another hiker is slim. You'll follow a marked trail, then eventually take a left at 2.15 miles, just after a wooden foot bridge. From here, it's a relatively flat walk to the western shore of Wolf Lake.
Wolf Lake in the winter
There is no access for Wolf Lake in the winter.
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How to get there
The trailhead is a 13 mile drive in from the Limekiln entrance to the Moose River Plains Wild Forest in Inlet. Drive 9.1 miles to the big T intersection, then turn right and continue on Otter Brook Road as it crosses the Moose River and Otter Brook bridges. Look for the Falls Pond Parking area on the left.
