This rugged 37,800-acre parcel is located in western Essex County in the town of Minerva. A big portion of the forest is also located in the Hamilton County towns of Indian Lake and Long Lake.
This rugged 37,800-acre parcel is located in western Essex County in the town of Minerva. A big portion of the forest is also located in the Hamilton County towns of Indian Lake and Long Lake.
The 46,283-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is an outstanding part of the Adirondacks! The wilderness contains an abundance of lakes and ponds, the largest being Pharaoh Lake, at 441 acres. There are nearly 70 miles of trails within the Wilderness Area and no shortage of campsites. Come for a day hike or spend a weekend!
The 46,283-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is an outstanding part of the Adirondacks! The wilderness contains an abundance of lakes and ponds, the largest being Pharaoh Lake, at 441 acres. There are nearly 70 miles of trails within the Wilderness Area and no shortage of campsites. Come for a day hike or spend a weekend!
The Hudson Gorge Wilderness Area totals 24,477 acres of State Forest Preserve, and is located in the town of Minerva, Newcomb, and Indian Lake. While the main attraction is the Hudson River Gorge for its famous whitewater, and for its hiking trails, hunters will also find a variety of terrain and wildlife if they are willing to bushwhack a bit.
There are a handful of trails leading to views of the Hudson River, tall waterfalls, and backcountry ponds in the Wilderness Area.
The Hudson Gorge Wilderness Area totals 24,477 acres of State Forest Preserve, and is located in the town of Minerva, Newcomb, and Indian Lake. While the main attraction is the Hudson River Gorge for its famous whitewater, and for its hiking trails, hunters will also find a variety of terrain and wildlife if they are willing to bushwhack a bit.
There are a handful of trails leading to views of the Hudson River, tall waterfalls, and backcountry ponds in the Wilderness Area.
The High Peaks Wilderness Area is the largest Wilderness Area in the Adirondack Mountains and New York state. At 275,460 acres, the High Peaks Wilderness Complex includes Eastern (Central) and Western (Outer) zones, as well as the former Dix Mountain Wilderness Area, 11,411 of the Boreas Pond Tract, 4,418 acres of the MacIntyre East Tract, and 1,490 acres of the former Casey Brook Tract.
The High Peaks Wilderness Area is the largest Wilderness Area in the Adirondack Mountains and New York state. At 275,460 acres, the High Peaks Wilderness Complex includes Eastern (Central) and Western (Outer) zones, as well as the former Dix Mountain Wilderness Area, 11,411 of the Boreas Pond Tract, 4,418 acres of the MacIntyre East Tract, and 1,490 acres of the former Casey Brook Tract.
This is a great loop that takes you through some true Adirondack wilderness, as well as along a scenic lake.
This is a great loop that takes you through some true Adirondack wilderness, as well as along a scenic lake.
You can walk the Newcomb Lake Road to historic Great Camp Santanoni, where you'll have spectacular views of Newcomb Lake. Along the way there are interpretive signs of farm life here. Option of a horse drawn wagon for you and your canoe (fee) down a 4.5 mile dirt access road. Closed to all vehicles. Explore the lake and Great Camp Santanoni.
Explore the 446 Acres of Newcomb Lake!
You can walk the Newcomb Lake Road to historic Great Camp Santanoni, where you'll have spectacular views of Newcomb Lake. Along the way there are interpretive signs of farm life here. Option of a horse drawn wagon for you and your canoe (fee) down a 4.5 mile dirt access road. Closed to all vehicles. Explore the lake and Great Camp Santanoni.
Explore the 446 Acres of Newcomb Lake!
This lake is on north of the town of Newcomb, with nice views of the Santanoni Range and Ermine Brook Slide. Because you have to park at the beginning of the road that leads to Camp Santanoni, the hike to Moose Pond is a long one! There are some designated primitive tent sites on Moose Pond that can allow you to extend your stay in this backcountry body of water.
This lake is on north of the town of Newcomb, with nice views of the Santanoni Range and Ermine Brook Slide. Because you have to park at the beginning of the road that leads to Camp Santanoni, the hike to Moose Pond is a long one! There are some designated primitive tent sites on Moose Pond that can allow you to extend your stay in this backcountry body of water.
This imposing lake is tucked away among hardwood hills in the heart of the wilderness. The campground is on the shore of Dark Bay.
Hard surface ramp at Paradox Lake Public Campground on Route 74, 2 miles east of the hamlet of Severance.
This imposing lake is tucked away among hardwood hills in the heart of the wilderness. The campground is on the shore of Dark Bay.
Hard surface ramp at Paradox Lake Public Campground on Route 74, 2 miles east of the hamlet of Severance.
This giant lake has plenty of room for every recreational wish. Amenities and supplies are in the town of Schroon Lake, with its stores and marina. Paddling, boating, fishing, and ice fishing are all popular activities on Schroon Lake.
There are three main launches on the western side of the lake. All are not far from, or directly off, Route 9.
This giant lake has plenty of room for every recreational wish. Amenities and supplies are in the town of Schroon Lake, with its stores and marina. Paddling, boating, fishing, and ice fishing are all popular activities on Schroon Lake.
There are three main launches on the western side of the lake. All are not far from, or directly off, Route 9.
Crane Pond is a beautiful gem in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.
Crane Pond is a beautiful gem in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.