Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest 📍

Located mostly on the southern shores of Tupper Lake, Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest is popular for those adventurers looking to escape the crowds of Tupper Lake. There are six primitive camping spots available along Horseshoe Lake, with a few others away from the lake. The wild forest also has access of Lows Lake & Hitchins Pond Primitive Area for those looking to explore the area. The Bog River is a very popular destination, however the most popular hiking destination is the fire tower on Mount Arab.

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Sabattis Scout Reservation

The Sabattis Scout Reservation permanently closed as an active Boy Scout camp in late 2024 due to declining membership. However, the 1,525-acre wilderness property has been acquired by the Open Space Institute (OSI) for $2 million to preserve its pristine landscape. It borders the Five Ponds Wilderness Area and Lows Lake.

Operated by the Scouting America Longhouse Council from the 1970s until its 2024 closure. It is currently closed to the public under temporary OSI management. OSI plans to transfer the land to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Once finalized, it will merge into the Adirondack Forest Preserve as a public gateway for hiking, fishing, and paddling along Lows Lake.

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Lows Ledge View

Looking off Lows Ledge on a cool and windy evening but with some nice views of Hitchens Pond and Lows Lake.

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Horseshoe Lake 1907

Back when Horseshoe was still a village and AA Lowe had yet to build the Upper Dam. 

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