Directions From the south: Take the NYS Thruway to Amsterdam (Route 30). Take Route 30 north to Speculator (approx: 1 hr). At the 4-corners in Speculator, take a right onto Elm Lake Road. Oak Mountain will be approx. 1/2 mile on your left. From the west: Take the NYS Thruway to Verona (Route 365) Take Route 365 east until it ends. Take a left onto Route 8 north. At the 4-corners in Speculator, go straight onto Elm Lake Road. Oak Mountain will be approx. 1/2 mile on your left.