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Canadice Lake

One of New York State’s 11 Finger Lakes

Canadice Lake is the smallest and highest lake in elevation, located 45 minutes from Rochester. It takes about 20 minutes to drive around the entire lake. It is surrounded by dense forest, making it an ideal spot for kayaking. There is a cartop boat launch on the eastern shore and several parking spots along Canadice Lake Road, where you can carry a kayak down to the water. If you want to access the west-lake trail, which stretches three miles along the lake’s length, you can park in the lot off Purcell Hill Road.

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Parking on Canadice Lake Rd
Canadice Lake summer reflection
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Canadice Lake

Discover multiple car-top boat launches and ideal spots for fishing along Canadice Lake Road.

West Canadice Lake Trail
Canadice Lake parking lot Purcell Road
Canadice Lake Purcell Road Parking Lot

To access West Lake Trail from the North Shore, park at the lot off Purcell Hill Road and walk past the gate onto the road. The path follows the entire three-mile length of the lake.

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What is your favorite thing to do on Canadice Lake?

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