Saranac Lake Wild Forest

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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.

Parked a Campsite on Floodwood Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

Piss break! It's what happens when you drink too much beer on a hot day when kayaking.

Taken on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Floodwood Pond Loop.

Designated Campsite on Floodwood Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

One of many campsites on various ponds of Fish Creek.

Taken on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Floodwood Pond Loop.

Back Out on Floodwood Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

Just got off the Fish Creek stream.

Taken on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Floodwood Pond Loop.

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.

Taken on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Floodwood Pond Loop.

Past Swimming Beach at Rollins Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

Taken on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Floodwood Pond Loop.

Passing Rollins Pond Campground

Andy | July 2, 2011

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

Taken on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Floodwood Pond Loop.

Paddling Across Whey Pond

Andy | July 2, 2011

Taken on Saturday July 2, 2011 at Floodwood Pond Loop.