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Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center in Newcomb

Newcomb, Essex Co.

An arbor, moose and building at Newcomb VIC
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Snowshoe the 1-mile Sucker Brook Trail in the winter and look for otters
sliding in the snow near the Rich Lake outlet. There's plenty to see in
warmer weather too!

Wildlife to Watch

  • Common loon and many other types of birds
  • Beaver, white-tailed deer, red fox, coyote, mink, pine marten, otter, moose

Where to Watch

  • A mile-long forested peninsula on Rich Lake
  • Wetlands
  • Old growth forest

Recreational Opportunities

Scenic overlooks
3.6 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing
Naturalist-led walks and programs including a bird-of-prey program featuring the center's non-releasable education birds

Size:

236 acres

Directions:

See Google Maps for step by step directions to Newcomb VIC (This link leaves the DEC website. Hold "Shift" and click on the link to open it in a new window)

Address: Newcomb VIC, PO Box 101, 5922 State Route 28N, Newcomb, NY 12852
Telephone: (518) 582-2000
Website: Newcomb Visitor Interpretive Center (This link leaves the DEC website)

Photo Credits: Jim Clayton, Barbara Northrup, Jim Clayton