As one of the more classic traverses in the Adirondacks, this section of the Sacandaga River Trail, known as the east branch, begins at the parking lot along NY 8, west of Bakers Mills. The trail starts with a steep climb to the shoulder of Eleventh Mountain. Soon after the climb you will notice the old stage road that merges from the left. Next the trail descends to Diamond Brook before following the the banks fo the river leading you to Burnt Shanty Clearing. After reaching the junction, you can either head right, which bypasses the lean to, but saves you 0.3 miles off your trip, or take a left which will continue to lead you along the river banks to the lean-to for a nice resting point with great views. After the lean-to the trail moves through a few tough spots continuing along the river banks before coming to yet another junction. If desired you can head left for a side detour, which will lead you to Big Shanty Flow. Otherwise stay right and continue to the bridge that leads over Cross Brook and a crossing over the East Branch on a bridge. Next ascend a few different climbs leading to a highlands region before descending down to a junction with the trail to Puffer Pond Trail. Continue past Old Farm Road clearing and finish to the parking area. You can either plan ahead and have another vehicle here or backtrack to the south trail head from which you began.