Adirondack Map and Guide (2021)

PLAN YOUR ADIRONDACK ADVENTURE

View From Mt. Arab Fire Tower

The 6-million-acre Adirondack Park is a unique mix of public and privately owned lands, with mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, and small towns and hamlets scattered throughout. The combination of more than 2.6 million acres of Forest Preserve and more than 700,000 acres of privately owned lands under conservation easements makes the Adirondacks the largest area of publicly protected lands east of the Mississippi River. The mountains are home to the headwaters of five major watersheds, and the undeveloped natural landscape of the Adirondacks is a haven for many plants, fish, and wildlife, some of which are found exclusively in this area.

Outdoor recreation and tourism are important to the economies of the local communities, which are home to 130,000 permanent residents and 200,000 seasonal residents. Attracting 12 million visitors each year, the Adirondacks offers a range of recreation for every taste, from hiking, skiing, and camping to fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. Like a slower pace? Try relaxing on a porch and watching the sun set over a lake from the comfort of a classic Adirondack chair.

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OUTDOOR SAFETY AND ETIQUETTE

While enjoying the wonders of the Adirondacks, please remember to do your part in preserving these lands. By following the Leave No Trace Seven Principles, you can help ensure your own safety and protect the pristine beauty of the Adirondacks.

1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE

y Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit. y Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.

2. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE SURFACES

y Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow. y Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.

3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY

y Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter.

y Deposit solid human waste in catholes dug 6 to 8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Cover and disguise the cathole when finished.

4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND

y Preserve the past: observe, but do not touch, cultural or historic structures and artifacts. y Leave rocks, plants, and other natural objects as you find them. y Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species. y Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches.

5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS

y Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings or mound fires. y Keep fires small. Use only sticks on the ground that can be broken by hand. y Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.

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6. RESPECT WILDLIFE

y Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them. y Never feed animals. y Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.

7. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS

y Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. y Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail. y Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.

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ADIRONDACK FUN FACTS

110 waterfalls,

3,000 lakes,

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rivers and streams

2,000+ miles of trails,

1,400 primitive tent sites,

200 lean-to shelters

200 peaks higher than 3,000 feet in

elevation

78 trailered boat launches, 44 campgrounds, 44 day use areas

53 species of mammals,

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20 fire towers,

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1 lighthouse

74 species of

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35 species of

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WATCHABLE WILDLIFE

Want to hear woodland warblers, watch playful otters, or see signs of the elusive fisher? The Adirondacks contain a wide range of wildlife habitats where you can spot these creatures and so many more. Add some of these popular wildlife viewing areas to your next visit:

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FERD'S BOG, PIGEON LAKE WILDERNESS; TOWN OF INLET:

Designated as an "Important Bird Area" by the National Audubon Society, this boreal bog is home to three-toed and black-backed woodpeckers, olive-sided and yellow-bellied flycatchers, northern parula and palm warblers, Lincoln's and swamp sparrows, and gray jays. With a short, 0.3-mile (one-way) trail that leads to a floating walkway and viewing platform, Ferd's Bog is one of only a handful of publicly accessible boreal bog habitats in New York State.

MOOSE RIVER PLAINS WILD FOREST; TOWNS OF INLET AND INDIAN LAKE:

The Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road (the Moose River Plains Road) provides great access to this area

in the West Central Adirondacks. The area sustains healthy deer, bear, and moose populations with its

low lying river valleys, hills and low mountains, and two 3,500-foot-high mountain summits. Beavers,

bobcats, otters, coyotes, fishers, and martens are found here as well.

AUSABLE MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA); TOWN OF PERU:

Part of the Lake Champlain Marshes Bird Conservation Area, the Ausable Marsh WMA is a popular year-round birding site due to its wetlands. A variety of waterfowl, wading birds, and marsh birds, including endangered, threatened, and special concern species, can be viewed from the ADAaccessible viewing platform or while paddling the waterways. Examples of birds found here include American and least bitterns, vesper and grasshopper sparrows, blacked-crowned night herons, black terns, marsh wrens, upland sandpipers, pied-billed grebes, and more.

ANIMAL TRACKS

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FISHING AND HUNTING

FISHING THE ADIRONDACKS

In the Adirondacks, anglers can troll for lake trout, cast for bass or walleye, or fly fish for native brook trout. The cold winters make for a long ice fishing season as well. Here are some of the fishing experiences found in the Adirondacks:

Cranberry LakHeAhRaEs 7H0ARmEiles of shoreline from which you can fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, yellow perch, and brook trout.

Fulton Chain of Lakes offers eight lakes' worth of fishing fun. Their deeper waters support lake trout, rainbow trout, and Atlantic salmon, while anglers targeting the shallower, warmer waters will find yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and northern pike.

West Branch Ausable River is renowned for fly fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Catch-and-release sections and plenty of access through both Forest Preserve lands and private lands with public fishing rights make this a popular and high-quality fishing experience.

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Great Sacandaga Lake is a great spot for finding walleye, but also contains other warmwater and coldwater gamefish.

Visit dec. and search Adirondack Fishing, for more information.

HUNTING AND TRAPPING

Hunting and trapping have been part of the Adirondack way of life since the first indigenous people settled here. In the mid- to late-1800s, hunting also drew the first tourists to the Adirondacks. Today, hunting still helps feed many families and attracts those seeking the unique experience of wilderness hunting.

Most of the Forest Preserve and many of the conservation easement lands are open to public hunting and trapping. Many serious big game hunters join hunting camps or camp in the backcountry via a free permit.

Visit dec. and search NYS Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide, for big game, small game, waterfowl, and trapping seasons.

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CAMPING

CAMPING IN THE ADIRONDACKS GENERAL CAMPGROUND INFORMATION

From island camping to equestrian excursions, each of DEC's 44 Adirondack campgrounds offer a unique experience regardless of age, interests, or outdoor skill level.

518-457-2500 dec.outdoor/camping.html

NORTHEAST REGION

CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS

y Ausable Point

1-800-456-CAMP (2267)

y Buck Pond

y Meadowbrook

NORTHWEST REGION

y Cranberry Lake

y Taylor Pond y Wilmington Notch

y Fish Creek Pond

y Meacham Lake y Rollins Pond y Saranac Lake Islands

SOUTHWEST REGION

SOUTHEAST REGION

y Crown Point y Eagle Point y Frontier Town

Alger Island

Lewey Lake

y Hearthstone Point

Brown Tract Pond Limekiln Lake

y Lake George Battleground

Caroga Lake Eighth Lake Forked Lake Golden Beach Indian Lake Islands Lake Durant Lake Eaton

Little Sand Point Moffitt Beach Nicks Lake Northampton Beach Point Comfort Sacandaga Tioga Point

y Lake George Islands (Glen, Long & Narrow Islands)

y Lake Harris y Lincoln Pond y Luzerne y Paradox Lake y Putnam Pond y Rogers Rock

y Scaroon Manor

y Sharp Bridge

You can also choose from numerous privately-run campgrounds in the Adirondacks. See for more information.

Looking for more of a remote experience? There's plenty of backcountry camping available throughout the Adirondacks. Backpacking the extensive trail system is a challenging yet rewarding way to experience quiet ponds and scenic peaks. Search "backcountry camping" at dec. for more information.

TRAILS

More than 2,000 miles of trails make hiking the most popular outdoor recreational activity in the Adirondacks. Whether your destination is a mountaintop, a waterfall, a forest, a shoreline, or a fire tower, there is a hike for you. When selecting a trail, be realistic about the abilities and fitness levels of you and your hiking partners. Visit dec. and search Hiking for specific information on these and many other hikes.

DRINK IN THE VIEW

Severance Hill, Hoffman Notch Wilderness

Gleasman Falls, Independence River Wild Forest

TOWN OF SCHROON

TOWN OF WATSON

The Severance Hill Trail extends 1.2 miles (oneway) and ascends 790 feet from the trailhead to the summit of the mountain, which provides a scenic view of Schroon Lake and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness.

Take the Beach Mill Trail 2.5 miles in to enjoy a view of the falls on the Independence River. The trail is mostly flat with some gentle slopes and continues another three miles past the falls, intersecting with Panther Pond and Fish trails.

Split Rock Trail System, Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest

Nicks Lake Trail, Black River Wild Forest

TOWN OF ESSEX

TOWN OF WEBB

Experience the "wild side" of the Lake Champlain Valley by hiking this 11.5-mile trail system. Views from the trail and scenic overlooks include the Adirondack High Peaks, Lake Champlain, and Vermont's Green Mountains.

This 4.5-mile loop will take you on an easy walk with gentle slopes that leads to a steeper section with a nice view of the lake. The trail is versatile and includes a bridge to cross the inlet of the lake, small streams, and a lean-to. The trail also connects to others that lead deeper into the Black River Wild Forest.

HIKING THROUGH HISTORY

Camp Santanoni Historic Area

TOWN OF NEWCOMB

Camp Santanoni

Hike, bike, or ride a horse (or horse-drawn wagon) to one of the most sophisticated and distinguished of all the surviving Adirondack Great Camps. Take in the Gate Lodge and Farm Complex before arriving at the Main Camp on the shore of Newcomb Lake.

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE COYOTE

Waterfalls in Grass River Wild Forest

TOWN OF CLARE

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Several rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds are located in the Grass River Wild Forest, providing plenty of opportunities for paddling, boating, and fishing.

Lampson Falls Trail takes you to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Adirondacks, with a vertical drop of approximately 100 feet.

Harpers Falls Trail is a short, easy hike with a designated primitive tent site near the falls.

Copper Rock Falls Trail brings you along the South Branch of the Grass River, providing scenic views of the falls and its associated rapids.

Rainbow Falls Trail extends 0.3 mile (one-way) from the trailhead to the edge of a gorge, where the river crashes over the falls, twenty feet below.

FIRE TOWERS

Azure Mountain, Debar Mountain Wild Forest

TOWN OF WAVERLY

Auger Falls in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness

TOWN OF WELLS

The 1.0-mile (one-way) trail climbs 944 feet to the 2,518-foot summit, where the Azure Mountain Fire Tower offers a 360-degree view.

Hike to the heavily forested banks of the Sacandaga River to view water plunging between moss-covered rocks and flowing into the rapids of a narrow gorge.

Stillwater Mountain, Big Moose Conservation Easement Tract TOWN OF WEBB

WINTER WONDERLAND

Peavine Swamp Ski Trail, Cranberry Lake Wild Forest TOWN OF CLIFTON

Located in the Independence River Wild Forest, the 1.0-mile (one-way) trail to the Stillwater Fire Tower is a gradual climb to the summit. Climbing the tower will reward you with views of Stillwater Reservoir, the High Peaks, and Tug Hill.

This 8.5-mile trail is a great choice for crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing. It begins on the south side of Route 3, east of Peavine Swamp, and contains three loops. The last half of the trail passes through lands that feature large specimens of hardwoods, red spruce, and eastern hemlock-- offering peaceful views for a snowy day.

MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE ADIRONDACKS HARE

Forest Preserve and conservation easement lands offer both challenging mountain biking trail networks and pleasant off-road biking trails amid the striking scenery of the Adirondacks. (Note: E-bikes are prohibited on all Forest Preserve trails.)

BRING THE FAMILY

Mt. Van Hoevenberg East Trail, High Peaks Wilderness

TOWN OF NORTH ELBA

The 1.7-mile (one-way) trail climbs 920 feet to the 2,940-foot summit of the trail. The trailhead is located in the Olympic Sports Complex. The fantastic view from the summit includes the Great Range, Mt. Marcy, Mt. Colden, Algonquin Peak, Indian Pass, South Meadows, and other High Peaks.

Wildway Overlook Trail

TOWN OF ESSEX

Part of the Champlain Area Trails (CATS) system, this relatively easy, family- and dog-friendly 1.5-mile (round trip) trail climbs the shoulder of South Boquet Mountain. The hike includes interpretive signs along the trail and ends in a beautiful rocky outcrop that overlooks the Split Rock Wildway Wildlife Corridor and the Lake Champlain Valley.

Rock Lake Trail, Blue Mountain Wild Forest

TOWN OF INDIAN LAKE

Bear Mountain Loop, Cranberry Lake Wild Forest

TOWN OF CLIFTON

Go for a paddle, fish, or simply take in the scenic beauty of Rock Lake by following this 0.8-mile (one-way) trail that descends gently from the trailhead to the lake's shore.

A challenging climb at times for novice hikers, this 2.4-mile loop is worth the effort for the scenic vistas of Cranberry Lake, Joe Indian Island, and the Five Ponds Wilderness. (Day use fees apply)

Wilmington Wild Forest

Wilmington Wild Forest TOWN OF WILMINGTON

Long Pond Conservation Easement Tract TOWNS OF COLTON AND CLARE

Novice and expert mountain bikers will find thrills on the 18.4 miles of looping, single-track trails in the Beaver Brook (Hardy Road) and Flume Trail Systems. The 0.4-mile (one-way) River Trail provides scenic views of the West Branch Ausable River and connects with other easy trails in the Flume Trail System.

Families and others seeking a less challenging bike ride to enjoy the scenery of the river plains, mountains, and hills can head to this easement in the Grass River complex. The 53 miles of roads and trails available offer several route options and varying terrain, for a diverse biking experience. Take a break during the ride to enjoy the scenic shores of Long Pond or the North Branch of the Grass River.

Wildway Overlook

BOATING AND PADDLING

More than 3,000 lakes and ponds, thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and 200 hand-launch and trailered boat launches and access sites are spread across the Adirondacks, making it a paradise for boaters and paddlers. Adirondack waters offer boundless choices: paddle a remote, quiet waterway; raft a whitewater river; motor across a large lake; drift down a forested river; or try one of these popular excursions:

Golden Beach

Lake Champlain

Sailing is popular on this large lake, and numerous launches and marinas along its shore make it easy to get on the water.

Saranac River

Saranac River

Boat the Saranac River and through the 5 lakes of the Saranac Chain of Lakes to experience more than 20 miles of boat travel, access more than 5,000 acres of water, and pass through 2 locks.

Raquette River

Essex Chain

Hudson River Narrows

Hudson River

Numerous outfitters can help you suit up to enjoy 17 miles of wilderness rafting through the spectacular Hudson River Gorge, which is considered one of the most exciting water-based adventures in the state.

Essex Chain Lakes

You can paddle all seven lakes of the chain with just a few short overland carries. Do it as a day trip or spend the night in one of the primitive tent sites along the shore.

Brook Trout

Fulton Chain of Lakes

Old Forge, on the western end of First Lake, serves as the starting point for both the 90-mile Adirondack Canoe Route and the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (which ends in Fort Kent, Maine). Paddlers can travel from First Lake to Eighth Lake with the use of a couple of overland carries, and boat launches are located on Fourth Lake, Seventh Lake, and Eighth Lake.

Visit dec. and search Boat Launch Sites, for more details.

ACCESS FOR ALL

People of all abilities can enjoy the beauty of the Adirondacks, as many DEC sites offer accessible features. Whether you are seeking accessible wildlife viewing and fishing areas, picnic spots, duck-blinds, equestrian mounting platforms, or a wide trail with gentle slopes and a smooth surface--there is something for everyone. Look for the Accessible Feature icons on the map. For more specific information, visit dec. and search Accessible Recreation.

CHECK OUT THESE POPULAR SITES AND THEIR ACCESSIBLE FEATURES:

Prospect Mountain Veteran's Memorial Highway

TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE

Take in the spectacular 360-degree, 100-mile view from the 2,030-foot summit of Prospect Mountain. A shuttle takes you the last 0.2 mile to the summit, where you can view Vermont's Green Mountains, New Hampshire's White Mountains, and the Adirondack High Peaks as you enjoy lunch in the picnic area. This site also features a viewscope at the first vista along the highway.

Prospect Mountain

Frontier Town Campground,

Jamestown Falls River

Equestrian, and Day Use Area

Access Site

TOWN OF NORTH HUDSON

TOWN OF COLTON

This universally designed facility includes RV sites, multi-use Located near the shore of the Raquette

campsites, and an equestrian area with mounting platforms, River, just below the scenic falls, this

campsites with electric hookups, and horse tie stalls. A day site features parking, a hand-launch for

use area, playgrounds, shower buildings, and pavilions,

boats, and a primitive tent site with a

combined with the proximity to places like Boreas Ponds, make this an ideal base camp for Adirondack adventures.

privy, fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad.

Otter Creek Horse Trail System

TOWN OF GREIG

The 65-mile trail system features mounting platforms at the "Assembly Area," a picnic pavilion at the main lot with parking, and mounting platforms at two scenic overlooks (Catspaw Lake and along Elbow Trail).

Accessible Mounting Platform at Frontier Town

PLANNING YOUR ADIRONDACK

ADVENTURE

Discover the mountains, forests, waters, scenic views, and welcoming communities that make the Adirondacks a premier international outdoor destination.

REGIONAL TOURISM

Adirondack Regional Tourism Council Adirondack Scenic Byways what-to-do/scenic-byways I Love NY General Information 800-CALLNYS (800-225-5697) ROOST ? Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (DEC)

DEC Accessibility Program accessibility@dec.

DEC Environmental Education Camps ? Pack Forest and Camp Colby 518-402-8014 dec.outdoor

DEC Forest Rangers

DEC Outdoor Activities webpage dec.outdoor

MAPS

Adirondack Mountain Club 800-395-8080 (search for maps)

DEC INFO Locator on.DECinfoLocator

National Geographic Maps 800-932-1643 trail-maps

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation NYS Snowmobile Corridor Trails Map 518-474-0456 parks.

A variety of Adirondack maps are available online or in-store at outdoor recreation retailers.

ATTRACTIONS

Adirondack Experience 518-352-7311

DEC Regional Offices (See map for locations) Outdoor recreation and regulation information for areas managed by DEC, including recommendations, publications, and licensed guides.

DEC Region 5 Ray Brook Office (Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties) 518-897-1200 DEC Region 6 Watertown Office (Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, and St. Lawrence counties) 315-785-2239

HISTORIC SITES

Fort Ticonderoga 518-585-2821

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation John Brown Farm Historic Site: 518-523-3900 Crown Point Historic Site: 518-597-4666 parks.historic-sites

Adirondack Interpretive Center 518-582-2000 esf.edu/aic

Gore Mountain Ski Area 518-251-2411

Mt. Van Hoevenburg 518-523-2811

Paul Smith College Visitor Interpretive Center 518-327-6241 paulsmiths.edu/vic

The Wild Center 518-359-7800

Whiteface Mountain Ski Area 518-523-1655

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Port Kent

Schuyler Island Primitive Area

Willsboro

Essex

Whallonsburg

Wadhams

Split Rock Mtn Wild Forest

Champlain II Shipwreck Westport

Crown Point

Crown Point and Fort St. Frederic Champlain Memorial Lighthous

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Soft Maple Reservoir

Croghan Easement

Beaver Lake

Pepperbox Wilderness

MoRsehsie. r

Francis Lake

Stillwater

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Clear L Witchhopple Lake Salmon Lake

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Twitchell L.

Big

Big Moose

Moose Lake

Nehasane Lake

Rock Pond

Pigeon Lake Wilderness

West Mtn. 2902'

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Brown Tract

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Tioga Point

Owls Head Mtn 2748'

Forked Lake

Lake Eaton

Long Lake

South Pd

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Newcomb

Center for Nature

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Goodnow Flow

Vanderwhacker Mtn 3386'

Sa r g e n t Po n d s Adirondack

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Museum

Blue

Blue Mtn 3759'

Blue Mtn Wild Forest

Fifth Lake

Sargent Pond

Mountain Lake

Blue Mountain Lake

Essex Chain Lakes Primitive Area

Utowana L.

DuLraaknet Lake

Rock Lake

Vanderwhacker Mtn Wild Forest

Lake

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Paradox

Severance Paradox Lake

Eagle L.

Oliver Pond

Muller Pond

Schroon Lake

Crane Pond

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness

Putnam Pond

Putts Creek WMA Crown Crown Point Point Center

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Fort Ticonderoga

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Golden Beach

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Blue Ridge Wilderness

Big Otter Lake

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Rondaxe Mtn 2350'

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Alger

Island

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Seventh L.

Limekiln Lake

Eighth Lake

Lake Great Camp Sagamore

Fourth Little Lake

Moose River Plains Wild Forest

Wakely Mtn 3744'

Nicks Lake

Moose Lake

Little Moose

John Brown Easement

River

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Indian Lake Mtn

Helidiver Pd Icehouse Pd

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Durant

Cedar River Flow

Panther Mtn 3865'

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Lewey Mtn

37D42' Lewey

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Indian Lake

Lake Abanakee

Baldface Mtn 2230'

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Indian Lake Islands

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Kunjamuk Mtn 2949'

Chimney Mtn

D 2721'

Hudson Gorge Wilderness

Thirteenth Lake

Minerva

Olmstedville Essex County

Scaroon Manor

Warren County

North Creek Depot Museum

North Creek Gore Mtn. Ski Center

Hudson Ri

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Loon Lake

Eagle Point

Gore Mtn 3583'

Riparius

Chestertown

Adirondack

Brant Lake

Pharaoh Lake

Lake Lily Pd Long Pd

Siamese Ponds Wilderness

Wevertown

Friends Lake

Rogers Rock

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Lake George Wild Forest

Lewis Co.

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2460'

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West Canada Lake Wilderness

Pillsbury Mtn 3597'

Perkins Clearing Easement

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Bakers Mills

Johnsburg

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Bolton Landing

Green Island

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Whitehall

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (DEC)

DEC is responsible for managing the Forest Preserve and overseeing conservation easement lands, which includes

providing for public recreation.

ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY (APA)

The APA guides the management of Forest Preserve lands and the development of private lands within the Adirondack Park. The agency seeks to maintain the unique character of the Park while promoting appropriate public use and economic development.

FOREST PRESERVE CLASSIFICATIONS

The Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan categorizes the Forest Preserve lands into several classifications and provides guidelines for how DEC manages land in each of the classifications. Most of the Forest Preserve is classified as either:

WILDERNESS (1.2 MILLION ACRES)

Wilderness lands offer visitors exceptional opportunities for solitude in remote forest settings. Bicycles, motorboats, snowmobiles, and other motorized vehicles or devices are prohibited.

WILD FOREST (1.3 MILLION ACRES)

Wild forests provide for a variety of recreational activities with most waters open to motorboats, most trails open to non-motorized bikes, and limited access for motor vehicles and snowmobiles.

INTENSIVE USE AREAS

Numerous state-owned recreational use areas, such as DEC campgrounds, day use areas, ski areas and scenic highways, are scattered throughout the Adirondacks, providing additional opportunities for adventure.

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS LANDS:

Conservation easements are permanent partnerships between the State and private landowners that help maintain open spaces and biological diversity while the landowners continue to manage their properties for purposes such as timber production. Public recreational opportunities vary with each conservation easement. For information on individual easements, visit dec. and search Conservation Easement or contact the DEC Lands and Forests office nearest to the easement property.

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PLEASE RESPECT PRIVATE LANDS

The Adirondack Park includes both public and private lands. Please do not enter private land without the landowner's permission.

NOTICE:

This map provides a general overview of recreational opportunities on Adirondack Forest Preserve and conservation easement lands. It is not a trail map or land-use map. It has been compiled from many sources and verified wherever possible. However, DEC does not guarantee its accuracy and is not liable for its use for any purpose. Details on specific units within the Forest Preserve are available at DEC offices and online at dec..

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