A long hike to the base of the mountain, a short climb, then 360 degrees of stunning views from the summit of the vast Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.
A long hike to the base of the mountain, a short climb, then 360 degrees of stunning views from the summit of the vast Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.
For a short but sweet walk in the wilderness, check out the Grizzle Ocean loop in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.
Follow Route 74 out of Schroon Lake toward Ticonderoga. After about 13 miles turn right on Putts Pond Road. Follow that to the end at Putnam Pond State Campground. There will be a small fee to use when the campground is open, but this time of year it is closed and free to enter. Pass by the booth and turn left to go up a small hill and into a parking area on the left. The trail is located at the far end of the trailhead parking.
For a short but sweet walk in the wilderness, check out the Grizzle Ocean loop in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.
Follow Route 74 out of Schroon Lake toward Ticonderoga. After about 13 miles turn right on Putts Pond Road. Follow that to the end at Putnam Pond State Campground. There will be a small fee to use when the campground is open, but this time of year it is closed and free to enter. Pass by the booth and turn left to go up a small hill and into a parking area on the left. The trail is located at the far end of the trailhead parking.
There are all sorts of adventures to be had here!
This paved, flat route runs along the Minerva River and forms a short loop road with Irishtown Road.
Part of the scenic network of secondary, scenic, area roads.
These drives can be extended to any of the state routes in the area.
There are all sorts of adventures to be had here!
This paved, flat route runs along the Minerva River and forms a short loop road with Irishtown Road.
Part of the scenic network of secondary, scenic, area roads.
These drives can be extended to any of the state routes in the area.
As far as dirt road cycling goes, this is a fine option in the area. This is the starting trail for most peoples hike to Crane Pond and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.
Town maintained dirt roads becomes non-maintained road. Woodsy, moderately hilly, and high likelihood of wind and mud.
As far as dirt road cycling goes, this is a fine option in the area. This is the starting trail for most peoples hike to Crane Pond and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.
Town maintained dirt roads becomes non-maintained road. Woodsy, moderately hilly, and high likelihood of wind and mud.
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!