WMS Map: Five Ponds Wilderness - The Red Horse Trail
About Five Ponds Wilderness - The Red Horse Trail ....
The Red Horse Trail in the southern Five Ponds Wilderness of the Adirondacks is a historic, challenging trail dating back to 1922. Spanning five miles from Big Burnt Lake to Clear Lake, it features serene lakes, old-growth forests, and wetland boardwalks. Divided into three sections, the trail's remoteness and limited access, primarily by boat, preserve its wilderness character. Highlights include Salmon Lake, Witchhopple Lake, and Clear Lake, with a mix of challenging and level terrain. The trail offers opportunities for camping, canoeing, and kayaking, providing a genuine wilderness experience away from more frequented Adirondack trails.
Read more about it here: https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2011/03/five-ponds-wilderness-the-red-horse-trail.html
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Data Sources
Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.
USGS National Map Topographic - New-style topographic map product from USGS, may not be as detailed as traditional DRG (scanned) in maps. National Map. WMS Service: https://basemap.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/USGSTopo/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0
NY Aerial (2020) - High-resolution aerial photography from NYSGIS, photos taken with leaves off in spring time between the years 2016-2020. NYSGIS. WMS Service: https://orthos.its.ny.gov/ArcGIS/services/wms/Latest/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0,1,2,3
Campsites in Backcountry (NY/PA/VT) - Shows location of campsites and lean-tos in New York State. Derived from NYSDEC's MMS, along with OpenStreetMap, various DEC Maps and heads-up locations added by Andy Arthur. NYSDEC MMS, OpenStreet Map (©CC-BY-SA), Andy Arthur. Download KMZ File.
NYS Roads and Trails - NYSDEC. Download KMZ File / Download GeoJSON File
ArcMap FeatureService: https://services6.arcgis.com/DZHaqZm9cxOD4CWM/ArcGIS/rest/services/DEC_Trails/FeatureServer/ Query: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6
3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray
Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.
More about Five Ponds Wilderness...
The Five Ponds Wilderness in the Adirondacks is a pristine 130,000-acre wilderness area characterized by dense forests, crystal-clear ponds, and rugged terrain. Popular for backcountry hiking, camping, and fishing, it offers a serene escape into nature with diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and a network of scenic trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
Maps and Interactives
Five Ponds Wilderness – The Red Horse Trail
Red Horse Trail
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