While the Adirondacks are rife with lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, few are as wild as the Opalescent River. From its humble origins deep in the High Peaks Wilderness, the Opalescent empties into the iconic Hudson River, just south of Tahawus. It is designated a wild river for 11 miles from Flowed Lands to its confluence with the Hudson. This makes it a truly wild paddling experience for those looking to find solitude and get away from developed shorelines.

While the Adirondacks are rife with lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, few are as wild as the Opalescent River. From its humble origins deep in the High Peaks Wilderness, the Opalescent empties into the iconic Hudson River, just south of Tahawus. It is designated a wild river for 11 miles from Flowed Lands to its confluence with the Hudson. This makes it a truly wild paddling experience for those looking to find solitude and get away from developed shorelines.

From the heart of the Adirondacks, Newcomb's Overlook Park offers up some of the most breathtaking views of the High Peaks.

Parks

The centerpiece of the overlook is the monument that shows the Adirondack High Peaks in profile. With a safe parking area, clean restrooms, picnic facilities, it is a relaxing place to stop and enjoy the view.

From the heart of the Adirondacks, Newcomb's Overlook Park offers up some of the most breathtaking views of the High Peaks.

Parks

The centerpiece of the overlook is the monument that shows the Adirondack High Peaks in profile. With a safe parking area, clean restrooms, picnic facilities, it is a relaxing place to stop and enjoy the view.

As the southern access point into the High Peaks Wilderness, Upper Works offers a unique option for hikers and visitors looking for an alternative to traditional northern or eastern trailheads. In addition to hosting plenty of fantastic hikes, this trailhead is steeped in history.

As the southern access point into the High Peaks Wilderness, Upper Works offers a unique option for hikers and visitors looking for an alternative to traditional northern or eastern trailheads. In addition to hosting plenty of fantastic hikes, this trailhead is steeped in history.

Wolf Pond is a stunning 59-acre pond in the High Peaks Wilderness Area, with a lean-to and shoreline views that include some of the High Peaks. The trail follows Wolf Pond Brook all the way to Wolf Pond, but since it steers clear of the marshy woods that line the stream’s western bank, the brook is out of sight for more than half the trail.

Wolf Pond is a stunning 59-acre pond in the High Peaks Wilderness Area, with a lean-to and shoreline views that include some of the High Peaks. The trail follows Wolf Pond Brook all the way to Wolf Pond, but since it steers clear of the marshy woods that line the stream’s western bank, the brook is out of sight for more than half the trail.

This boat launch is in the Eagle Point DEC Campground.

Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes are allowed. There is a day use fee for use of launch.

This boat launch is in the Eagle Point DEC Campground.

Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes are allowed. There is a day use fee for use of launch.

Views of the High Peaks dominate the scene from the shore of Boreas Ponds, the 320-acre waterbody for which this region is named. LaBier Flow, Boreas River, LeClaire Brook, Casey Brook, Slide Brook, and White Lily Brook can also be found on this tract. Boreas Ponds is one of the newer additions to the Adirondack Park Forest Preserve and the NYSDEC is in the process of adding new features, so keep up to date on the latest information.

Views of the High Peaks dominate the scene from the shore of Boreas Ponds, the 320-acre waterbody for which this region is named. LaBier Flow, Boreas River, LeClaire Brook, Casey Brook, Slide Brook, and White Lily Brook can also be found on this tract. Boreas Ponds is one of the newer additions to the Adirondack Park Forest Preserve and the NYSDEC is in the process of adding new features, so keep up to date on the latest information.

Skilled Nursing Facility providing long-term care, subacute rehab therapy, memory care, and respite care.

Skilled Nursing Facility providing long-term care, subacute rehab therapy, memory care, and respite care.

Assisted Living & Personal Care Facility

Assisted Living & Personal Care Facility

Skilled Nursing Facility providing long-term care, adult medical day care, memory care, palliative care, subacute rehab and outpatient therapy, and respite care.

Skilled Nursing Facility providing long-term care, adult medical day care, memory care, palliative care, subacute rehab and outpatient therapy, and respite care.

A little gift shop nestled in the heart of the park in Newcomb NY.

A little gift shop nestled in the heart of the park in Newcomb NY.