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 🖼️ Photos
Map: Rome Wildlife Management Area
Thematic Map: Percent of Employment as Fast Food Workers
Thematic Map: The fertile lands of the Black River Valley are Surounded by Tug Hill and Adirondacks
Map: Onondaga Escarpment Unique Area
Thematic Map: Each dot represents a census block with 100 New Yorkers