Part of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, access to this pond is via the Peaked Hill Trail, which reaches the western shore 1 mile (and 400 feet of elevation gain, round-trio) from the trailhead.

Species: Yellow perch and pumpkinseed

How to get there

Trailhead is on the northern shore of Paradox Lake, via the Paradox Lake Boat Launch at the Paradox Lake Campground.

Part of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, access to this pond is via the Peaked Hill Trail, which reaches the western shore 1 mile (and 400 feet of elevation gain, round-trio) from the trailhead.

Species: Yellow perch and pumpkinseed

How to get there

Trailhead is on the northern shore of Paradox Lake, via the Paradox Lake Boat Launch at the Paradox Lake Campground.

This section in the Newcomb/Minerva area comprises the Upper Hudson River, Huntley Pond, and Boreas River. Winter river fishing is entirely different from lake and pond fishing and should be done from the shore only.

Huntley Pond is a 38 acre pond along Northwood Club Road.

Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, trout

There are Special Fishing Regulations which apply to trout. All year, Any size, limit of 5

This section in the Newcomb/Minerva area comprises the Upper Hudson River, Huntley Pond, and Boreas River. Winter river fishing is entirely different from lake and pond fishing and should be done from the shore only.

Huntley Pond is a 38 acre pond along Northwood Club Road.

Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, trout

There are Special Fishing Regulations which apply to trout. All year, Any size, limit of 5

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Gero Pond runs alongside Ensign Pond Road, but this hiking path is the only way to actually see the pond, as the shoreline is heavily wooded.

Gero Pond runs alongside Ensign Pond Road, but this hiking path is the only way to actually see the pond, as the shoreline is heavily wooded.

“Exploring the Past; Enriching the Present”

The mining community of Tahawus was built in 1941 and dismantled in 1963, with many of the town buildings moved to Newcomb. This new museum celebrates the extraordinary history of this company town who lived on as a thriving community.

Contact museum for hours.

“Exploring the Past; Enriching the Present”

The mining community of Tahawus was built in 1941 and dismantled in 1963, with many of the town buildings moved to Newcomb. This new museum celebrates the extraordinary history of this company town who lived on as a thriving community.

Contact museum for hours.

Ride through charming small towns with attractions and services. Lodging and dining available roadside in the towns of Newcomb, Minerva, North Creek, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, and Long Lake.

Cycling

This 80 mile loop has wonderful scenery on wide-shouldered roads. Runs along the Hudson River with many mountain and cliff scenes. Abundant scenic rest stops with picnic tables.

Scenic drives

This is also a beautiful scenic drive, especially during fall foliage season.

Ride through charming small towns with attractions and services. Lodging and dining available roadside in the towns of Newcomb, Minerva, North Creek, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, and Long Lake.

Cycling

This 80 mile loop has wonderful scenery on wide-shouldered roads. Runs along the Hudson River with many mountain and cliff scenes. Abundant scenic rest stops with picnic tables.

Scenic drives

This is also a beautiful scenic drive, especially during fall foliage season.

Ride through lightly-trafficked trails in and around Frontier Town. 

How to get there

Access via a short road which begins and ends off of Route 9.

Ride through lightly-trafficked trails in and around Frontier Town. 

How to get there

Access via a short road which begins and ends off of Route 9.

Located near the brand-new Frontier Town camping and day-use area, North Hudson's cross-country ski trails travel south through the gorgeous, snowy woods of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest.

How to get there

Parking is on Route 9 near Frontier Town.

Cross-country skiing

The trail is beautiful and you'll find its mellow grades peaceful as you kick and glide through the forest. Find a trail map here and start exploring!

Located near the brand-new Frontier Town camping and day-use area, North Hudson's cross-country ski trails travel south through the gorgeous, snowy woods of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest.

How to get there

Parking is on Route 9 near Frontier Town.

Cross-country skiing

The trail is beautiful and you'll find its mellow grades peaceful as you kick and glide through the forest. Find a trail map here and start exploring!