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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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Narrow Passage Between Rollins Pond and Poliwog Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

According to books I've read, this section can require a portage in low water, and indeed I scrapped bottom a few places here.

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

Map: Dry Run State Forest

Past Swimming Beach at Rollins Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

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

Thematic Map: NYS Electric Utility Service Territories Map

Passing Rollins Pond Campground

Andy | July 2, 2011

It looked insane there. I am not sure why on would want to camp there.

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

Map: Mud Pond

Paddling Across Whey Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

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

Map: Boreas Railroad - Moose Club Way To Northwoods Club Road

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: Big Buck State Forest And White Pond