Including the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area
- Open for recreation: Year-round
- Fees: Free
- Contact:
- General Information: DEC Region 5 Ray Brook Office: 518-897-1200 (M-F, 8:30AM to 4:45PM); [email protected]
- Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
A local Forest Ranger is a valuable source of information for the state land you would like to visit.
- Location: Towns of Jay, Lewis, Keene & Elizabethtown, Essex County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 5F
- Map: Hurricane Mountain Wilderness Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
The 13,784-acre Hurricane Mountain Wilderness is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The majority of the area is comprised of mountainous uplands visible from the nearby towns. Hurricane Mountain, the unit's namesake, is the most prominent feature of the area. The bare rock 3,678-foot summit provides a 360-degree view that takes in the High Peaks, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont. A 35-foot fire tower is located on the summit.
Backcountry Information for the High Peaks Region provides general information regarding backcountry and seasonal conditions; specific notices regarding closures and conditions of trails, roads, bridges and other infrastructure; and links to weather, state land use regulations, low impact recreation and more.