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.

Tad Pole

I spotted this tad pole swmming around in the remaining water at the swamp below Eagle Pond. The failed dam essentially turned this swamp into the vernal pool free of fish.

Taken on Saturday May 2, 2020 at East Branch Sacandaga River.

Smoke

Saturday afternoon was one of burritos, beer, laying in the hammock and staying warm next to the fire as the wind whiped around the mercury level on the themometer was modest.

Taken on Saturday April 18, 2020 at East Branch Sacandaga River.