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Notable lake · Washington, New York

Hedges Lake

Hedges Lake is a lake in Washington, New York.

Hedges Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hedges Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hedges Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.10774, -73.38197. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hedges Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hedges Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hedges Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hedges Lake?

    Nearby: New Skete Monasteries (church, 13 km), Cossayuna Lake (lake, 14 km), Grass Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Lake Shaftsbury (lake, 24 km), Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site (park, 25 km), Equinox Mountain (viewpoint, 28 km).

    Is Hedges Lake worth visiting?

    Hedges Lake is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.