Hitchens Pond 📍

Hitchens Pond, nestled within the Horseshoe Wild Forest, is a serene natural retreat in New York. This tranquil waterbody beckons kayaking enthusiasts to explore its calm waters and soak in the surrounding beauty. The pond’s scenic shores offer camping opportunities, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the wilderness. Notably, Low’s Ledge, a prominent feature, adds to the allure of the area, offering sweeping views to the east of the Adirondacks and Hitchens Pond. Hitchens Pond provides a peaceful backdrop for outdoor adventures and relaxation, making it an inviting destination for those seeking a blend of kayaking, camping, and tranquil natural experiences within the Horseshoe Wild Forest.

🖼️ Photos
Map: Severence Hill Trail

Entering Hitchens Pond

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Just past here, is a hairpin turn, as the flooded River, winds a bit, and becomes a much larger lake, in the form of a series of bays and marshes.

Friday August 13, 2010 — Hitchens Pond
Map: Mountain House Trail and North Mountain

Clouds Rolling Out

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To the south, it looked still quite cloudy. But there was something quiet spiritual about the area, and quiet vast. Something also spoke to me as being Saint Lawrence County, and as vast as one would expect the biggest county in the state to be.

Friday August 13, 2010 — Hitchens Pond
Thematic Map: Wetlands of Albany County
Map: Severence Hill Trail
Map: Green Mountain National Forest North