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.

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Wolf Pond Trail

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The Wolf Pond extends 2.3 miles feet from the trailhead to the outlet of Wolf Pond on the southern shore. This new trail is gently rolling and easy to navigate trail. A new lean-to is located up a short spur trail on the
southwestern shore of the pond. Wolf Pond provides scenic views of the High Peaks and surrounding mountains, as well as excellent fishing opportunities. The 59-acre pond is home to native strain stocked brook trout.

DEC Map can be found here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/wolfpondhikingmap.pdf
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