Hoffman Notch Wilderness Area

Hoffman Notch Wilderness (HNW) is a 36,000 acre forest preserve unit in southern Essex County. This Wilderness is connected to the communities of Schroon Lake, North Hudson, Minerva and Newcomb. Many people enjoy hiking to the top of Mt. Severance, skiing through Hoffman Notch, fishing in Bailey and Rogers Ponds, canoeing on Cheney Pond, or hunting throughout the area.

If you have questions and/or comments about this UMP, please email us at: r5ump@gw.dec.state.ny.us