Essex County

Essex County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,370. Its county seat is Elizabethtown. Along with Hamilton County, Essex is entirely within the Adirondack Park.

Essex County is in the northeastern part of New York State, just west of Vermont along the eastern boundary of the State. The eastern boundary of Essex County is Lake Champlain, which serves as the New York – Vermont border at an elevation of just under 100 feet (30.5 m). The highest natural point in New York, Mount Marcy at 5,344 feet (1,629 m), is in the Town of Keene. The Ausable River forms a partial northern boundary for the county.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex_County,_NY

Stoney Pond Trail (29th Pond)

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5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Minerva, New York from the 29th Pond Parking Area in the Vanderwhacker Wild Forest on NY 28N.

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

Moose Island in Lake Placid

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This interactive map shows Moose Island in Lake Placid along with Lean-Tos and Picnic Area.

Moose Island Lean-Tos (northeast): 44.33241, -73.95656
Moose Island Picnic Area (southwest): 44.32301, -73.98156

Note: Most of the southern shore of this island is developed, private cabins and properties.

Crown Point

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Crown Point jets up into Lake Champlain, where it is crossed by the Crown Point / Champlain Bridge to Vermont.