Stoney Pond Trail (29th Pond)  🗺️

About Stoney Pond Trail (29th Pond) ....

5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Minerva, New York from the 29th Pond Parking Area in the Vanderwhacker Wild Forest on NY 28N.

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Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.

Data Sources

Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

NY Aerial (2020) - High-resolution aerial photography from NYSGIS, photos taken with leaves off in spring time between the years 2016-2020. NYSGIS. WMS Service: https://orthos.its.ny.gov/ArcGIS/services/wms/Latest/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0,1,2,3

USGS National Map Topographic - New-style topographic map product from USGS, may not be as detailed as traditional DRG (scanned) in maps. National Map. WMS Service: https://basemap.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/USGSTopo/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0

Campsites in Backcountry (NY/PA/VT) - Shows location of campsites and lean-tos in New York State. Derived from NYSDEC's MMS, along with OpenStreetMap, various DEC Maps and heads-up locations added by Andy Arthur. NYSDEC MMS, OpenStreet Map (©CC-BY-SA), Andy Arthur. Download KMZ File.

DEC Assets – Campsites, Lean-To, Parking Areas, Etc. - NYS DEC. Download KMZ File / Download GeoJSON File
ArcMap FeatureService: https://services6.arcgis.com/DZHaqZm9cxOD4CWM/ArcGIS/rest/services/NYS_State_Land_Assets/FeatureServer/0

NYS Roads and Trails - NYSDEC. Download KMZ File / Download GeoJSON File
ArcMap FeatureService: https://services6.arcgis.com/DZHaqZm9cxOD4CWM/ArcGIS/rest/services/DEC_Trails/FeatureServer/ Query: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6

3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray

Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.

More about Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest...

Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest is a 91,854-acre public preserve in New York’s Adirondack Park. The diverse terrain features quiet lakes, vast wetlands, and rugged peaks. The highlight is the 3,386-foot Vanderwhacker Mountain, which features a restored fire tower offering panoramic views of the High Peaks. Visitors enjoy primitive camping, backcountry hiking, paddling, and snowmobiling. It provides a peaceful, less-crowded wilderness experience for outdoor enthusiasts seeking rugged Adirondack beauty.

Download the PDF Map Pack with All Maps from Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest.

Map: Big Pond Trail
Map: Boreas Railroad - Moose Club Way To Northwoods Club Road
Map: Boreas River
Map: Bullet Pond And Horseshoe Pond
Map: Roosevelt Truck Trail
Map: Stony Pond
Map: Vanderwhacker Firetower Trail
Map: Vanderwhacker Road Campsites
Map: Wolf Pond Trail
Map: Wolf Pond Trail Ortho
Thematic Map: Stoney Pond Trail in Minerva
Thematic Map: The Roosevelt Truck Trail Ortho
Photo: Riding along the Roosevelt Truck Trail
Photo: Camp Santanoni Bridge
Photo: Roosevelt Truck Trail Campsite 1
Photo: Between the Tall White Pines of Roosevelt Truck Trail
Photo: Benchmark
Photo: Cliffs of Moxham Pond
Photo: Moxham Valley
Photo: Washing My Truck Before the Snowstorm
Photo: Boreas River Bridge
Photo: West 2

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