Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area

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Description

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

The 46,283-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve (#5263). The wilderness contains an abundance of lakes and ponds, especially in the northern portion. The namesake Pharaoh Lake, at 441 acres, is one of the largest lakes in the Adirondacks completely surrounded by Forest Preserve lands. Other large waters include in the wilderness include 167-acre Crane Pond, 77-acre Gooseneck Pond, 66-acre Whortleberry Pond, 54-acre Berrymill Pond, 32-acre Crab Pond, 15-acre Oxshoe Pond and 13-acre Bear Pond. The 2,551-foot Pharaoh Mountain, the highest mountain in the wilderness, is found on the northwest shore of Pharaoh Lake. The remainder of area is mainly comprised of smaller mountains and hills.

Contacts

Phone
+15184028013

Address:
Schroon Lake, NY 12870

Website:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/107648.html