Wilcox Lake Wild Forest

General information on hiking includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

There are 92 miles of trails on the property. The primary trail network creates large loops and connects nearby communities via trail and town road, while retaining a large forest interior (greater than 26,000 acres) that does not contain formal trails. There are 34 named trails on the property, the most popular of which are those leading to the fire tower on Hadley Mountain and to the summit of Crane Mountain. Foot trails include:

• Arrow Trail - The 7.3-mile (including 0.9 miles along town road) trail connects with the Willis-Wilcox Trail via Harrisburg Road in the south and with Bartman Trail via West Stony Creek Road in the north. It travels through mature northern hardwood forests, in places paralleling the beautiful East Stony Creek. It is level to gently rolling for the majority of its significant length. At the northern end, the trail traverses through private property (0.9 miles), primarily along a town road Right of Way (ROW), and back to forest preserve, where it crosses a bridge over the East Stony Creek and ends at Baldwin Springs.
• Bartman Trail - The 5.9-mile trail stretches from the Arrow Trail and West Stony Creek Road north to Bartman Road in the Town of Johnsburg. It leaves from Baldwin Springs where the Arrow Trail ends and the Bartman Trail begins continuing north. It travels through mature northern hardwood forests and is level to rolling for most of its length with only a couple of short steeper sections.
• Cod Pond Trail - The 0.9-mile trail can be reached from Route 8 after leaving the parking area following the Oregon Trail up the slope. After 0.2 miles the trail comes to a fork where the Oregon Trail continues to the left, in an easterly direction, and the Cod Pond Trail heads right, to the south. After another 0.2 miles a heavily brushy trail that is proposed to be closed is discernable to the right. The Cod Pond Trail continues straight ahead almost due south for another 0.7 miles to Cod Pond. Aside from an initial 0.2 miles steep rise from the parking area at Route 8, the majority of the trail is level through mature hardwoods.
• Cotter Brook Trail - The 2.6-mile trail has direct access off Route 8 via the Georgia Creek Trailhead. From Route 8, after 0.4 miles the trail intersects with the Georgia Creek Trail. The Cotter Brook trail heads south, first crossing Georgia Creek where there are some flooded sections of the trail, and then following Cotter Brook until it reaches Cotter Swamp. At Cotter Swamp the trail turns, staying west of the swamp in the upland hardwood forest until reaching the intersection with the Girard's Sugarbush Trail heading northwest back to Route 8 and the Pine Orchard Trail continuing south.
• Coulombe Creek Trail - The 2.5-mile trail goes between the Murphy-Middle-Bennett Trail in the south and the Pine Orchard Trail in the north. The trail is steep near where it crosses Coulombe Creek but the majority of it is level to gently rolling travelling through mature hardwoods and groves of large white pines.
• Crane Mountain Trail - Crane Mountain is a jewel of the southern Adirondacks. It is the highest peak in the region, offering many expansive views and a spectacular open ridgeline. The 1.75-mile Crane Mountain Trail begins at the parking lot at the end of Ski Hi Road. It travels nearly due north up a very steep section of the mountain and includes two ladders, one of which is 30 feet against a steep rock wall. Near the top, the trail intersects the Crane Mountain Crossover Trail which heads northwest. Shortly after this intersection, the Crane Mountain Trail veers sharply to the east into a switchback leading back to the summit and a relatively level ridge walk. Following the walk along the ridge, the trail descends to Crane Mountain Pond and ends at the intersection with the Crossover Trail and the Putnam Trail. From here the Crossover trail returns to the Crane Mountain Trail to the southeast (0.4 miles) and the Putnam Trail continues around the shore of the pond, descending the steep mountainside for approximately 0.5 miles and turning southeast at the base of the slope to a level 1.0-mile section of trail heading southeast back towards the Ski Hi Road parking area and trailhead. The mountain can be hiked in a loop using Crane Mountain Trail and Putnam Trail which is approximately 3.5 miles total.
• Eagle Pond Trail - The 1.5-mile trail is a short trail to a pond with a backcountry feel. The trail leaves from Route 8, travels up a short steep section and then settles into rolling open hardwoods, following along the outlet of Eagle Pond (a tributary of the East Branch of the Sacandaga River) and ending at a campsite on Eagle Pond. There are some interesting rocky ledges and large glacial erratics along this trail. The trail is currently unmarked and the tread is difficult to follow, particularly as it nears the pond.
• East Stony Creek Trail - The 4.0-mile trail follows along the picturesque East Stony Creek. The trailhead is at the end of Hope Falls Road where the trail heads northeast until it intersects with the Willis-Wilcox Trail. It can also be accessed from Harrisburg Road to the north. East Stony Creek Trail is level for most of its length and is part of the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest Circuit trails.
• Georgia Creek Trail - The 3.0-mile trail is accessed from the trailhead on Route 8. After 0.4 miles the trail splits with the Cotter Brook Trail heading south and the Georgia Creek Trail continuing east. At about 1.5 miles the trail heads north up onto the ridge. At this point the trail becomes quite brushed in and difficult to follow.
• Girard's Surgarbush Trail - The 1.6-mile trail can be accessed from Route 8 or from the trail network in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. Leaving from Route 8, the trail crosses rolling terrain through northern hardwoods, passing by the remains of the old Girard sugarbush. At 1.6 miles the trail ends at an intersection with the Pine Orchard Trail heading southwest and the Cotter Brook Trail heading north.
• Griffin Connector Trail - The 1.3-mile trail runs parallel to Route 8, connecting the Girard's Sugarbush Trail to a parking area further west on Route 8 that connects across the road with the trail through Forks Mountain Primitive Area. The trail is fairly level through mixed hardwoods and runs behind the historic Girard Hotel property on Route 8.
• Hadley Mountain Trail - The 1.4-mile trail is a very popular hiking trail to an open summit with spectacular views, an historic fire tower and a ranger cabin. It is a fairly steep climb in places but its short distance grants the hiker high reward for the effort, making it a family-friendly favorite. There is a washed out, steep section in the middle of the trail that follows the fall line. When wet, this section can be difficult to traverse, particularly on the descent.
• Harrisburg Road Access Trail - The 0.4-mile trail runs within an easement from a parking lot on Harrisburg Road. It leads to a large trail-less section of Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. The formal trail ends at the Forest Preserve boundary and while there are remnant logging trails still visible today, it should be considered a bushwhack from here.
• Indian Pond Trail - The 0.9-mile trail is a little-used trail that can be accessed from West Stony Creek Road in Thurman. The trail travels through a beautiful old pine forest for a little under a mile where it reaches the remains of an old dam.
• Kibby Pond West Trail - The 1.5-mile trail is a popular short trail to a beautiful Adirondack pond. The trail begins by crossing Martha's Brook. There is no bridge but except in very high water there are plenty of rocks to scramble across. The trail winds through mature lichen-covered northern hardwoods and in reaching the shore of Kibby Pond provides beautiful mountain views.
• Little Joe Pond Trail - The 1.2-mile trail ascends sharply from Route 8 but after approximately 1/4 mile, levels out into gently rolling hardwoods. The trail is short leading to Little Joe Pond, which has a picnic spot and a scenic campsite on a high pine knoll.
• Lizard Pond Trail - The 4.2-mile trail can be accessed by water from Garnet Lake or from the Bartman Trail near Baldwin Springs. From the Garnet Lake end there is a short ascent of 3/4 mile but after that the trail levels out and reaches Lizard Pond with a lean-to and campsite at 1.3 miles. The remainder of the journey to the intersection with the Bartman Trail is fairly level to gently rolling and follows the outlet of Lizard Pond and then East Stony Creek at its headwaters.
• Mud Pond Trail - The 0.1-mile trail is a quick jaunt from the pull off parking spot down to the water's edge. It is a moderate slope down to the water.
• Murphy-Middle-Bennett Trail - The 6.8-mile trail features three picturesque ponds spread along the trail with camping opportunities at all, including a lean-to at Murphy Lake. The trail can be accessed from Pumpkin Hollow Road in Wells at its northern end and Creek Road in Hope at its southern end.
• Nate Davis Pond Trail - The 0.4-mile (0.7 miles total) trail is a little-used unmarked trail in the northern part of Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. From Bartman Road in Johnsburg, follow the Armstrong Trail for 0.3 mile before reaching the intersection with the Nate Davis Pond Trail. This trail is brushed in quite a bit and is difficult to follow. The trail leads to Nate Davis Pond which is approximately 0.4 miles from the intersection with the Armstrong Trail.
• Oregon Trail - The 4.8-mile trail can be accessed from either the Cod Pond parking area on Route 8 to the west or from Baldwin Springs via West Stony Creek Road to the east. From the west, the Oregon Trail heads up a short steep climb, and after 0.2 miles intersects with the Cod Pond Trail heading south. Continuing straight (east) from this intersection, the trail winds along through mature open forests, following the very wild and beautiful Stewart Creek for much of its length. After approximately 3 miles the trail reaches a very long bridge across Stewart Creek near what is called "North Bend." From this bridge it is 1.7 miles to Baldwin Springs and 1/3 mile further to West Stony Creek Road.
• Pine Orchard Trail - The 5.4-mile trail is a popular trail that travels through a very old grove of pines called the Pine Orchard. The trail can be accessed from the end of Dorr Road to the south and from Route 8 to the north via the Girard's Sugarbush Trail. The shortest most direct way to the Pine Orchard is from the Dorr Road access. From this starting point the Pine Orchard Trail heads northeast and the Coulombe Creek Trail leads to the south. Heading north the trail is fairly level passing beaver ponds and wetlands and reaching the Pine Orchard after approximately 1.5 miles. The trail continues northward through stands of large open hemlock northern hardwoods and low rocky ledges, crossing Mill Creek and Jimmy Creek, and then reaching the intersection with the Girard's Sugarbush and Cotter Brook Trails. Route 8 is about 1.5 miles away following the Girard's Sugarbush Trail.
• Round Pond Trail - The 3.3-mile trail can be accessed on the west end from Maxam Road at Garnet Lake and on the east end from Mud Pond Road. The first mile of the trail is relatively level following some small headwater creeks draining into Garnet Lake. After a mile, the trail climbs moderately for the next 0.9 miles. The descent to Round Pond is moderately steep reaching the shores of the pond in 0.3 miles. Round Pond is very picturesque with beautiful views of Wolf Pond Mountain. The trail continues along the northern edge of the pond for 0.4 miles and then rises into the forest for another 0.6 miles to the parking area at the end of Mud Pond Road.
• Spruce Mountain Trail - The 1.4-mile trail provides a short hike to an historic fire tower. Please note that the Spruce Mountain fire tower is currently closed due to structural concerns. Please do not attempt to use the fire tower. The Spruce Mountain Trail to the fire tower is closed at the easement boundary during regular big game hunting season every year, which is from the third Saturday in October through the first Sunday in December. The first 0.8 miles of trail is on Forest Preserve. The trail then crosses the lands of Saratoga P.L.A.N. and Lyme Timberlands and then back to a small piece of Forest Preserve on which the fire tower sits.
• Tenant Creek Falls Trail - The 2.1-mile trail leads to very popular waterfall destinations. The recently re-routed trail travels through rolling terrain reaching the first falls in 0.9 miles. Currently only the first 0.9 miles is marked but an established foot path extends the remaining 1.2 miles along the creek to the 2nd and 3rd waterfalls. The trail follows the creek's edge from the first falls, traveling through beautiful mature hemlock groves.
• Wilcox Lake Trail - The 0.2-mile trail is a short trail that connects East Stony Creek Trail, the Wilcox Shoreline Trail, and the Willis-Wilcox trail.
• Wilcox Shoreline Trail - The 0.8-mile trail follows the shoreline of Wilcox Lake to allow access to two lean-tos. From where the Wilcox Lake Trail ends, the Wilcox Shoreline Trail continues to the lakeshore where the eastern lean-to can be reached by heading east for approximately 0.5 miles and the western lean-to can be reached by heading west for approximately 0.3 miles. This trail is currently unmarked and has the character of a narrow foot path.
• Willis-Wilcox Trail - The 5.2-mile trail can be accessed from the end of Pumpkin Hollow Road on the west end and from Harrisburg Road on the east end. This trail travels through gently rolling terrain with a couple of steeper climbs. About halfway to Wilcox Lake, the trail starts following along the Wilcox Lake Outlet before crossing it to climb Wilcox Mountain.

General information on backcountry camping includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Wilcox Lake Wild Forest currently has 63 primitive campsites and 4 lean-tos.

Tent camping throughout WLWF is permitted in compliance with rules for camping on state lands. Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of any road, trail, spring, or body of water. Respect other campers by keeping noise to a minimum and keeping your site clean.

A camping permit is required for all persons camping at one location for more than 3 consecutive nights or for groups of 10 or more. These are issued by area Forest Rangers free of charge on a first-come first-served basis.

Other campgrounds in the area for those who prefer more amenities include Luzerne Campground & Day Use Area, Moffitt Beach Campground & Day Use Area and Sacandaga Campground & Day Use Area.

While nuisance black bears are not a big problem in this unit, overnight campers are encouraged to store all food, toiletries and garbage in bear-resistant canisters.

Fires should be built in existing fire pits, if provided. Use only dead and down wood for fires. Extinguish fires until they are cold to the touch. Camp stoves are safer and cleaner.

FIREWOOD ALERT - DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD! A new regulation is now in effect that prohibits the import of firewood into New York unless it has been treated to kill pests. It also limits the transportation of untreated firewood to less than 50 miles from its source. By transporting firewood, you could be spreading diseases and invasive insects that can quickly kill large numbers of trees. Help stop the spread and obey the firewood regulation!

General information on paddling includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Paddling opportunities in this unit include popular lakes like Garnet Lake, Wilcox Lake, Murphy, Middle and Bennett Lakes. All but Garnet Lake require a carry of varying distance to get to the water's edge. Stewart's Creek provides a stream, rather than lake/pond, backcountry paddling experience. Going from Fish Ponds to Cod Pond requires a carry at both ends of the trip.

A hand launch exists on the eastern side of the 302-acre Garnet Lake, at the end of Garnet Lake Road in the Town of Thurman. Garnet Lake has roughly six miles of shoreline, two-thirds of which is state-owned. The launch consists of a short, gentle, gravel slope down into the lake from the town road and an adjacent parking area large enough for 6-7 cars. Trailers cannot reach the water but can be backed up to it to roll a boat onto the boat assist structure and into the water. The site also includes a trailhead register. This site provides public access to the lake for fishing and boating, as well as access to the six designated water-access campsites around the lake and the Lizard Pond trailhead on the southwest shore of the lake.

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Boats, trailers, waders and other fishing and boating equipment can spread aquatic invasive species from waterbody to waterbody unless properly cleaned, dried or disinfected after use. Although some invasive species such as water milfoil are readily visible to the human eye, many others are too small to be readily noticed. To avoid spreading invasive species please follow these guidelines for washing your boating and fishing equipment.

General information on boating includes safety tips with links to rules and regulations and lists of DEC boat launches by county.

Two boat launches are located within the unit: the Saratoga County Boat Launch and the Broadalbin Boat Launch, both providing access to Great Sacandaga Lake.

The Saratoga County Boat Launch is located off County Route 4, just north of the boundary between the towns of Edinburg and Day, and provides access to the northeastern part of the lake.

The Broadalbin Boat Launch is located in Fulton County off Lakeview Road, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of the Village of Broadalbin, and provides boating access to the southern areas of Great Sacandaga Lake. The Broadalbin Boat Launch is adjacent to the Town of Broadalbin's Town Beach, which is located on State Forest Preserve Land.

There is also another nearby launch located on State Route 30 in the Village of Northville, the Northville Boat Launch, that isn't part of the wild forest but that provides access to the northern part of the Great Sacandaga Lake.

Spiny Waterflea Alert - the Great Sacandaga Lake is known to contain spiny waterflea and Eurasian Watermilfoil. Make sure to dry or disinfect your boat to avoid spreading this invasive species. See more information on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

General information on biking includes how-to and safety tips with links to rules and regulations.

Biking is allowed on the following trails:

• Arrow Trail - 7.3 miles (including 0.9 miles along town road)
• Bartman Trail - 5.9 miles
• Cod Pond Trail - 0.9 miles
• Cotter Brook Trail - 2.6 miles
• Coulombe Creek Trail - 2.5 miles
• East Stony Creek Trail - 4.0 miles
• Georgia Creek Trail - 3.0 miles
• Girard's Surgarbush Trail - 1.6 miles
• Griffin Connector Trail - 1.3 miles
• Murphy-Middle-Bennett Trail - 6.8 miles
• Oregon Trail - 5.0 miles
• Pine Orchard Trail - 5.4 miles
• Wilcox Lake Trail - 0.2 miles
• Willis-Wilcox Trail - 5.2 miles

General information on fishing includes fishing tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations.

Access to the unit's fisheries provides a variety of opportunities for users, ranging from roadside fishing at Garnet Lake and The Glen Creek to short, easy hikes via designated trails at Wilcox Lake and Kibby Pond to true backcountry fishing requiring a substantial bushwhack at Shiras Pond.

Many of the popular lakes and ponds have designated trails to them. While several water bodies that are stocked with brook trout, such as Eagle Pond, Little Joe Pond, New Lake, and Shiras Pond, do not currently have formal trails, the existing herd paths to all but Shiras Pond are proposed to be officially designated and marked. Additionally, the Department has worked to procure public fishing rights on Mill Creek in the Town of Johnsburg, arguably the best coldwater stream fishery within the WLWF planning area.

Garnet Lake is one of the more notable warm water bodies, with species such as brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, native redbreast sunfish, and non-native chain pickerel, yellow perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, rock bass and killifish. Note that the launch at Garnet Lake does not accommodate trailered boats, but there is a boat assist structure to help get boats from a trailer into the water. In addition, several other ponds and lakes are managed as warm water bodies for these species.

The two Mill Creeks (one in the Town of Johnsburg and one in the Town of Wells) and Glen Creek in the Town of Johnsburg probably represent the unit's best stream fisheries. Mill Creek in Johnsburg is stocked with brook and brown trout and has public fishing rights. For Public Fishing Rights (PFR) information, visit DECinfo Locator- Interactive Trout Stream Fishing Map (DECinfo Locator is best viewed on a desktop computer. Users are encouraged to visit the Trout Stream Fishing Map User Guide first for "how to" instructions on using the fishing map).

There is a landlocked Forest Preserve parcel containing Palmer Lake in the Town of Corinth, Saratoga County that is accessible to the public from April 1 to September 30 each year via cooperative agreement with the intervening adjacent landowner. This access is granted only for the purposes of fishing. The public can reach the parking area for Palmer Lake by traveling approximately two miles south on Davignon Road from County Route 10 in the Town of Corinth.

Adirondack/Lake Champlain Fishing provides information on fishing in the Adirondacks and links to top fishing waters, stocking lists, public fishing access and waters open to ice fishing listed by county.

Help Protect Native Adirondack Fish; populations of brook trout, round whitefish and other native Adirondack fish species have severely declined due to introduced fish.

Wildlife Management Unit: 5H & 5J

General information on hunting includes how-to and safety tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations.

White-tailed deer, black bear, coyote, raccoon, red fox, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel, bobcat, and snowshoe hare can be hunted. Additionally, these species (with the exception of white-tailed deer, black bear, and snowshoe hare) along with fisher, American marten, mink, muskrat, beaver, and river otter can be trapped. Game birds include upland species such as turkey, ruffed grouse and woodcock, as well as a variety of waterfowl.

Hunting on Johnny Cake Lake and Gordon's Creek Tracts is prohibited.

Wildlife Management Unit: 5H & 5J

General information on trapping includes how-to and safety tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations.

White-tailed deer, black bear, coyote, raccoon, red fox, gray fox, long-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel, bobcat, and snowshoe hare can be hunted. Additionally, these species (with the exception of white-tailed deer, black bear, and snowshoe hare) along with fisher, American marten, mink, muskrat, beaver, and river otter can be trapped. Game birds include upland species such as turkey, ruffed grouse and woodcock, as well as a variety of waterfowl.

Trapping on Johnny Cake Lake and Gordon's Creek Tracts is prohibited.

General information on snowmobiling includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Wilcox Lake Wild Forest currently has miles of trails identified to be maintained as snowmobile trails. These trails are included in volunteer trail maintenance agreements with local snowmobile clubs. These trails include:

• Arrow Trail - 7.3 miles (including 0.9 miles along town road)
• Bartman Trail - 5.9 miles
• Bypass Trail - 1.7 miles
• Cotter Brook Trail - 2.6 miles
• Coulombe Creek Trail - 2.5 miles
• Georgia Creek Trail - 1.4 miles
• Girard's Sugarbush Trail - 1.6 miles
• Lizard Pond Trail from Baldwin Springs to Lizard Pond - 3 miles
• Murphy-Middle-Bennett Trail - 6.8 miles
• Oregon Trail - 5 miles
• Pine Orchard Trail - 5.4 miles
• Wilcox Lake Trail - 0.2 miles
• Willis-Wilcox Trail - 5.2 miles

Johnny Cake Lake and Gordon's Creek Conservation Easement Tracts:

• S80B Trail

Make sure to check the trail conditions from the NYS Snowmobile Association (leaves DEC website) before heading out to make sure that the trails are open and cleared.

General information on cross-country skiing includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Cross-country skiing is allowed on the following trails. While both activities are allowed on all of these trails, the recommended use for the most enjoyable experience is listed in parentheses.

• Cod Pond Trail - 0.9 miles (snowshoeing)
• Cotter Brook Trail - 2.6 miles (snowshoeing)
• Eagle Pond Trail - 1.5 miles (snowshoeing)
• East Stony Creek Trail - 4.0 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Georgia Creek Trail - 3.0 miles (snowshoeing)
• Girard's Surgarbush Trail - 1.6 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Griffin Connector Trail - 1.3 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Hadley Mountain Trail - 1.4 miles (snowshoeing)
• Kibby Pond West Trail - 1.5 miles (snowshoeing)
• Little Joe Pond Trail - 1.2 miles (snowshoeing)
• Lizard Pond Trail - 4.2 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Mud Pond Trail - 0.1 miles (snowshoeing)
• Murphy-Middle-Bennett Trail - 6.8 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Nate Davis Pond Trail - 0.4 miles (snowshoeing)
• Oregon Trail - 5.0 miles (skiing)
• Pine Orchard Trail - 5.4 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Round Pond Trail - 3.3 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Spruce Mountain Trail - 1.4 miles (snowshoeing)
• Tenant Creek Falls Trail - 2.1 miles (snowshoeing)

General information on snowshoeing includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Snowshoeing is allowed on the following trails. While both activities are allowed on all of these trails, the recommended use for the most enjoyable experience is listed in parentheses.

• Cod Pond Trail - 0.9 miles (snowshoeing)
• Cotter Brook Trail - 2.6 miles (snowshoeing)
• Eagle Pond Trail - 1.5 miles (snowshoeing)
• East Stony Creek Trail - 4.0 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Georgia Creek Trail - 3.0 miles (snowshoeing)
• Girard's Surgarbush Trail - 1.6 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Griffin Connector Trail - 1.3 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Hadley Mountain Trail - 1.4 miles (snowshoeing)
• Kibby Pond West Trail - 1.5 miles (snowshoeing)
• Little Joe Pond Trail - 1.2 miles (snowshoeing)
• Lizard Pond Trail - 4.2 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Mud Pond Trail - 0.1 miles (snowshoeing)
• Murphy-Middle-Bennett Trail - 6.8 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Nate Davis Pond Trail - 0.4 miles (snowshoeing)
• Oregon Trail - 5.0 miles (skiing)
• Pine Orchard Trail - 5.4 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Round Pond Trail - 3.3 miles (skiing and snowshoeing)
• Spruce Mountain Trail - 1.4 miles (snowshoeing)
• Tenant Creek Falls Trail - 2.1 miles (snowshoeing)

General information on animals includes links to information about birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects that inhabit or migrate through the state.

The Adirondacks contain large tracts of wildlife habitat with some boreal, bog, alpine and other unique habitats. Over 50 species of mammals and hundreds of species of birds inhabit or pass through the Adirondacks at one time of the year or another. A partial list of wildlife species found in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest includes: white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, coyote, raccoon, red fox, gray fox, bobcat, fisher, American marten, river otter, mink, striped skunk, long-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel, beaver, muskrat, porcupine, and snowshoe hare, as well as many species of small mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. A number of upland birds, waterfowl, and songbirds can be found here at different times of the year.