Wilcox Lake Wild Forest

Wilcox Lake Wild Forest is located in the southeastern part of the Central Adirondacks and is made up of approximately 140,000 acres of State Forest Preserve lands in Warren, Hamilton, Saratoga and Fulton Counties. Nearby communities include Stony Creek, Thurman, Bakers Mills, Day, Wells, Hope Falls, and Northville.

Wilcox Lake Wild Forest is bounded on the north by NY 8, on the east by the Hudson River, on the south by the Adirondack Park Blue Line, and on the west by NY 30. This wild forest offers many recreational opportunities, including hiking to the fire tower on Hadley Mountain, camping on Wilcox Lake, and ice fishing on Garnet Lake. With over forty-five miles of marked trails available, there are countless opportunities for hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling in the unit.

Shoreline

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Sitting along the shore of Cod Pond, right where the trail ends. There is a large rock to sit on or fish from.

Taken on Sunday April 19, 2020 at Cod Pond.

Looking Across the River

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The East Branch of the Sacandaga River is the border between the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest and the largely trailess and wild Siamese Pond Wilderness. Note all the ice on the trees.

Taken on Friday April 22, 2011 at East Branch Sacandaga River.