Saranac Lake Wild Forest 📍

The Saranac Lakes Wild Forest (SLWF) is 79,000 acres of state land in Franklin and Essex Counties. It is situated near the communities of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Lake Placid.

The unit offers many recreational opportunities, including but not limited to hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, mountain biking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing. Popular hiking attractions include Scarface and Panther Mountains, Fernow Nature Trail, and the Lake Placid Peninsula Nature Trails.

Many people enjoy boating and camping on Upper, Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes.

🗺️ Maps

The Old Saranac Lake Garbage Dump

Andy | October 20, 2025

The one they admended the state constitution to build or at least expand many moons ago.

Heading Towards Rollins Pond

Andy | October 18, 2025

Unfortunately it was too shallow without portaging to that pond, but it was okay as the hour was late. When the water levels are higher, you can usually paddle between both lakes.

Saturday October 18, 2025 — Floodwood Pond Loop — Floodwood Pond 🗺