Sunday, February 15, 2026

Lake Sebago Frozen Ice Cave and Dutch Doctor

Harriman State Park
Rockland Co, NY

Hiking Trails:
Triangle Trail: Yellow blaze
Tuxedo-Mt Ivy Trail: Red blaze

Total Time: 2:15
Estimated Distance: 4.1 miles

Pros: Scenic frozen lake, cave formation
Cons: None
Hike Type: Loop
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Google Maps of Parking:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/se8n4ciEAgMM7KRr5

The lakes in Harriman had been frozen for over a month due to the extended cold weather. It was a bit warmer this weekend, and I enjoyed this hike over a frozen Lake Sebago. I parked at the Lake Sebago boat launch, and walked to the north part of the lake. There was a high concentration of ice fisherman in this area, and one of them caught a large largemouth bass right in front of me. 

I then continued towards the abandoned Baker Camp, and discovered an ice cave in the rock formation while looking for a spot to use the bathroom. I then continued to the long arm of Lake Sebago, which I took to the Triangle Trail. I then went on the Triangle Trail to the Dutch Doctor shelter, which was busy with hikers, and then took the Tuxedo-Mt. Ivy Trail back towards Lake Sebago. Upon reaching the lake I walked across the lake from it's southern terminus north back to my car at the boat launch.

Map of the Route

Frozen Lake Sebago Icy Boat Launch

Frozen Lake Sebago






Ice Fishermen on Frozen Lake Sebago




Largemouth Bass Caught in Ice Fishing





Ice Cave on the West Side of Lake Sebago Near Baker Camp






Frozen Lake Sebago





Lake Sebago Approaching the Triangle Trail


Triangle Trail with Green Mountain Laurel


Edge of Lake Sebago from the Triangle Trail

Approaching the Dutch Doctor Shelter

Dutch Doctor Shelter

Swamp Near Dutch Doctor

Approaching the Southern Edge of Lake Sebago Near the Dam



Lake Sebago Dam

Frozen Lake Sebago, Walking Towards the Boat Launch


Ice Safety Sign at the Boat Launch

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