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.

Campfire

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While the pile of wood at the campsite at the East Branch Sacandaga River left over from the hunters last fall is getting smaller and lower grade with more chipboard mixed in, still plenty of stuff to burn and enjoy up in the woods.

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

East Branch Sacandaga River

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Not a lot of water for spring, though the water levels can fluctuate a lot in. I've seen it overflowing the banks some times, and other times the river is mostly rock with a trickle of water. The main branch and the west branch have much more consistent water flow levels.

 

Taken on Saturday April 30, 2022 at East Branch Sacandaga River.

Hammock View

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The bright sun, the lack of bugs, and the warm made for some increadibly lazy hours laying back on hammock and soaking up the sun.

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