The boulders at Nine Corners Lake collectively have more routes than any other spot in the Adirondacks. Most of the boulders are clumped into four areas, with only a few in between. Situated on a gentle south-facing slope in an open forest above Nine Corner Lake, the boulder woods are a serene spot for sending. The approach is a mile long, but gains only very little elevation from the highway pullout trailhead. Follow the trail to the dam at the lake's outlet, then cross the dam. A herd path straight ahead leads to Middle Earth, the main area, with The Meadows off to the left, Stonehenge to the right, and the Cliff Area behind Middle Earth.