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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.

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Designated Campsite on Floodwood Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

One of many campsites on various ponds of Fish Creek.

Saturday July 2, 2011 — Floodwood Pond Loop — Floodwood Pond 🗺

Map: Taylor Valley State Forest

Back Out on Floodwood Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

Just got off the Fish Creek stream.

Saturday July 2, 2011 — Floodwood Pond Loop — Floodwood Pond 🗺

Map: Debar Pond

Past Swimming Beach at Rollins Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

Saturday July 2, 2011 — Floodwood Pond Loop — Floodwood Pond 🗺

Map: Applachian Region Of New York State

Paddling Across Whey Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

Saturday July 2, 2011 — Floodwood Pond Loop — Floodwood Pond 🗺

Map: Severence Hill Trail

Out on Whey Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

A beautiful day, but very glarey. Still, with sunscreen, and an occasional dip in the pond, the Floodwood Ponds are a delightful paddle.

Saturday July 2, 2011 — Floodwood Pond Loop — Floodwood Pond 🗺

Map: Taylor Valley State Forest