Murphy Lake Leanto
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2018

Super secluded hard to access reward leanto with lake

This leanto is worth the effort it takes to get there. And you have to earn it on foot, bike or other. A two hour bike ride with a couple of breaks. The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on. And be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but windhappens in the old growth forest. Well marked with blue Trail Blazers, the trail snakes its way through the wilderness. Passing by two other bodies of water, Bennett and Middle Lakes, you pass through rocky, rooted terrain and pine tree barrens. Once at the large Leanto, you will find a fire pit and ample room for many tents if needed.plus a lake full of water, and a forest full of wood -if it hasn't rained. The trail ride out to Pumpkin Hollow doesn't take long, maybe an hour and a half, and the decent back to route 30 and reality takes 4 minutes 34 seconds.

SiteThe one and only leanto, we stayed in a tent adjacent to the leanto
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Murphy Lake Leanto by Tony F., September 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Murphy Lake Leanto by Tony F., September 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Murphy Lake Leanto by Tony F., September 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Murphy Lake Leanto by Tony F., September 1, 2018
  • Review photo of Murphy Lake Leanto by Tony F., September 1, 2018