Adirondack Forest Preserve
The Adirondack Park is a six-million acre patchwork of public and private lands located in northeastern New York. The area was designated in 1892 to protect the region from uncontrolled forest clearing that was common during the 1800s. Today, the Park contains a thriving mix of forests, wetlands, waterways, and human settlement.
The Adirondack Forest Preserve is defined as the 2.6 million acres of state land within the Adirondack Park. Afforded constitutional protections that prevent the removal of timber, lands within New York's Forest Preserve exhibit exceptional scenic, recreational, and ecological value. These public lands, which range from remote backcountry to DEC-operated campgrounds, include more than 2,000 miles of marked trails available for people of all interests and abilities. Depending on specific land classifications, there are a variety of opportunities for public enjoyment of the Forest Preserve, including hiking, camping, canoeing hunting, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling, skiing, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Adirondack Park Map
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