Thematic Map: The fertile lands of the Black River Valley are Surounded by Tug Hill and Adirondacks

More about Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest...

Located in the southwest corner of the Catskill Park, Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest contains more than 13,500 acres of "forever wild" Forest Preserve. With an extensive trail network to several ponds, this wild forest is ideal for hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, backpacking, canoeing and cross-country skiing.

The Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest is located 8 miles south of Margaretville (Route 28) and 18 miles north of Livingston Manor (Route 17). It lies mainly within the western Ulster County town of Hardenburgh, with small appendages in the towns of Middletown and Andes in Delaware County.

The terrain is a combination of high mountain ridges, steep sided valleys, numerous brooks and ponds, with elevations ranging from a low of 1,740 feet along Mill Brook to a high of 3,723 feet at the summit of Balsam Lake Mountain.

Download the PDF Map Pack with All Maps from Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest.

Map: Alder Lake - Millbrook Range
Map: Alder Lake Campsites
Map: Balsam Lake Mountain Trail
Map: Kelly Hollow Trail
Map: Mongaup Hardenburg Trail
SVGZ Graphic: Viewable from the Balsam Lake Firetower
Photo: Flag on Tower
Photo: Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
Photo: Bridge Over Spillway
Photo: Alder Lake Sign
Photo: Stone Chairs
Photo: Stairs
Photo: Shadow in the Clove
Photo: Primative Campsite II
Photo: Cooking Dinner
Photo: A Very Busy Alder Pond

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