Ferris Lake Wild Forest 📍

Encompassing a vast expanse of 147,454 acres, the Ferris Lake Wild Forest is characterized by the presence of ancient spruce stands. These can be observed along the Powley-Piseco Road, the northern banks of Alderbed Stream, the vicinity of Blind Man’s Vly, and the slopes of both Big and Little Alderbed Mountains. Adding to its allure, the region boasts an array of ponds, lakes, and streams, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen year-round.

The Wild Forest accommodates 14.6 miles of hiking trails, along with an extensive 117-mile network of snowmobile trails (many of which are multi-use), catering to various recreational preferences. With 97 primitive campsites, a boat launch, and a boat dock, the area is well-equipped for adventurers. Furthermore, the public can access 10.95 miles of roads, granting motorized entry to this expansive and captivating property.

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Watagh Club Sign

Andy | May 28, 2011

This where Ferris Lake Road ends, at least the public portion. Theoretically one can bushwhack around the edge of the property, and eventually get to Ferris Lake, but this time of year it would be a challenge, as there is no formal trail that goes to Ferris Lake.

Saturday May 28, 2011 — Piseco-Powley Road — Big Alderbed Lake Trail 🗺 — Clockmill Corners to NY 10 🗺 — Edick Road Swimming Hole 🗺 — Goldmine Stream Falls 🗺 — House Pond Trail 🗺 — Lower Powley Bridge to Sugarbush Mountain 🗺 — Meco Lake Trail (Piseco-Powley Road) 🗺 — Overview Map Piseco-Powley Road 🗺 — Piseco Road Swimming Holes 🗺 — Powley Place - East Canada Creek - Kayak Canoe 🗺 — Sand Lake 🗺 — Sand Lake Trail 🗺 — Sugarbush Mountain to Clockmill Corners 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚

Ferris Lake Road

Andy | May 28, 2011

NY DEC maintains 4/10th of a mile of Ferris Lake Road, which is a dead end without a turn around -- as the sign says. I was hoping to hike it to the end, then bushwack around Camp Watagah, but the rain made the creeks too flooded to successfully bushwhack around this inholding.

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Campsite North of Powley Place

Andy | September 6, 2010

This is another campsite that is right on the road, in the beautiful open area of the sandy plains portion of Piseco Place.

Monday September 6, 2010 — Piseco-Powley Road — Big Alderbed Lake Trail 🗺 — Clockmill Corners to NY 10 🗺 — Edick Road Swimming Hole 🗺 — Goldmine Stream Falls 🗺 — House Pond Trail 🗺 — Lower Powley Bridge to Sugarbush Mountain 🗺 — Meco Lake Trail (Piseco-Powley Road) 🗺 — Overview Map Piseco-Powley Road 🗺 — Piseco Road Swimming Holes 🗺 — Powley Place - East Canada Creek - Kayak Canoe 🗺 — Sand Lake 🗺 — Sand Lake Trail 🗺 — Sugarbush Mountain to Clockmill Corners 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚

Map: Green Mountain National Forest North

Along Piesco-Powley Road

Andy | September 6, 2010

This is near the notch between East and West Notch Mountains.

Campsite Set Back Off the Road

Andy | September 6, 2010

Along Piseco-Powley Road there are no facilities at the campsites, simply places to pull off the road a little bit, to set up a tent or camp in your truck or RV or however you do it. Simple, but it works.