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.

St Regis Mountain

Andy | June 14, 2023

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

Laying Back in Truck Cap

Andy | August 3, 2022

Ah, mornings. Lazy times. But then again, I got to paddle around the lake, get some pictures, pack up and head north. So be it.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Floodwood Road.

Floodwood Road at Franklin County

Andy | August 10, 2021

This is where you cross from being in very remote Town of Altamont to Santa Clara. Pretty area for sure.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Floodwood Road.

Trees Along Whey Pond

Andy | July 3, 2021

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

East Pond

Andy | August 26, 2020

On Floodwood Road. Looked quite pretty. There is one drive-in campsite in here, along with an accessible boat dock.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Floodwood Road.

Heading Back Into Shore

Andy | July 2, 2011

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

Private Kayak

Andy | July 2, 2011

It's an inholding along the lake.

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