Mount Severance

Hiking to the top of Mount Severance (also known as Severance Hill) offers views of Schroon Lake and Pharaoh Mountain. There aren't many marked trails in the Hoffman Notch Wilderness Area, so take advantage of this one.

Hiking to the top of Mount Severance (also known as Severance Hill) offers views of Schroon Lake and Pharaoh Mountain. There aren't many marked trails in the Hoffman Notch Wilderness Area, so take advantage of this one.

Big Pond Trail

Hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing to Big Pond in the Hoffman Notch Wilderness Area is a classic trip for those looking to experience what this low-trafficked Wilderness Area has to offer. While there aren't many trails up the densely-wooded summits here, there are many bodies of water to check out with trails to them.

Hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing to Big Pond in the Hoffman Notch Wilderness Area is a classic trip for those looking to experience what this low-trafficked Wilderness Area has to offer. While there aren't many trails up the densely-wooded summits here, there are many bodies of water to check out with trails to them.

Mount Marshall

Hiking New York's 25th tallest peak

Mount Marshall is the 25th tallest of the Adirondack High Peaks. It is a steep, serious hike that requires significant preparation and navigational skill. A successful hike of Mount Marshall involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles

Hiking New York's 25th tallest peak

Mount Marshall is the 25th tallest of the Adirondack High Peaks. It is a steep, serious hike that requires significant preparation and navigational skill. A successful hike of Mount Marshall involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles

Rankin and Little Rankin Ponds

This short hike ends at a particularly scenic pond. On the northeastern side of the pond is a long finger created by a beaver dam and on the north end of the pond is an attractive wetland where birding could be quite good. There is the option to explore the second pond on an unmarked trail.

This short hike ends at a particularly scenic pond. On the northeastern side of the pond is a long finger created by a beaver dam and on the north end of the pond is an attractive wetland where birding could be quite good. There is the option to explore the second pond on an unmarked trail.

Calamity Brook to Flowed Land

This route features ponds, brooks, and the opportunity to explore the abundant nature around Flowed Land. A visit to the historic Henderson Monument will complete this full day of hiking that is not quite the workout a mountain climb offers. A great outing in the High Peaks Wilderness!

This route features ponds, brooks, and the opportunity to explore the abundant nature around Flowed Land. A visit to the historic Henderson Monument will complete this full day of hiking that is not quite the workout a mountain climb offers. A great outing in the High Peaks Wilderness!

Moose Mountain Pond and Bass Lake

A hike that circles three ponds with side trips to more possible. The hike to Moose Mountain Pond gets you into the backcountry of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, and includes a side trail to Bass Lake (1.4 miles round trip added).

A hike that circles three ponds with side trips to more possible. The hike to Moose Mountain Pond gets you into the backcountry of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, and includes a side trail to Bass Lake (1.4 miles round trip added).

Johnson Pond Road

This route connects North Hudson with Paradox via the Letsonville Road. Go right by Johnson Pond for some gorgeous scenery. It's scenic, there are moderate hills, and it has some paved but mostly gravel roadways.

This route connects North Hudson with Paradox via the Letsonville Road. Go right by Johnson Pond for some gorgeous scenery. It's scenic, there are moderate hills, and it has some paved but mostly gravel roadways.

Blue Ridge Road

A stretch of great scenery, with wonderful curves to reveal new vistas at every turn. Pack a lunch; this is the wilderness.

When ridden west-to-east, it becomes an exhilarating thrill ride of breathtaking scenery - hold-your-breath downhill slopes!

DISTANCE: 20 miles, one way. Services in Newcomb, four miles from the intersection of Route 28N and Blue Ridge Road, and the endpoint of North Hudson.

DIRECTIONS: From 28N, take the Blue Ridge Road at the corner marked with the Tahawus sign. Head east and hang on tight.

A stretch of great scenery, with wonderful curves to reveal new vistas at every turn. Pack a lunch; this is the wilderness.

When ridden west-to-east, it becomes an exhilarating thrill ride of breathtaking scenery - hold-your-breath downhill slopes!

DISTANCE: 20 miles, one way. Services in Newcomb, four miles from the intersection of Route 28N and Blue Ridge Road, and the endpoint of North Hudson.

DIRECTIONS: From 28N, take the Blue Ridge Road at the corner marked with the Tahawus sign. Head east and hang on tight.

Scaroon Manor

Explore the quiet paved roads giving access to Scaroon Manor Campground on the west shore of Schroon Lake. Informational posts throughout the complex tell the history of this once-famous resort.

A day use pass offers access the swimming, restrooms, picnic tables, bbq grills, and shower facilities, too.

Explore the quiet paved roads giving access to Scaroon Manor Campground on the west shore of Schroon Lake. Informational posts throughout the complex tell the history of this once-famous resort.

A day use pass offers access the swimming, restrooms, picnic tables, bbq grills, and shower facilities, too.

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