Jessup River Wild Forest
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| Jessup River Wild Forest | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adirondack Park, New York, USA |
| Nearest city | Indian Lake, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°28′03″N 74°25′16″W / 43.467479°N 74.4211277°WCoordinates: 43°28′03″N 74°25′16″W / 43.467479°N 74.4211277°W |
| Area | 47,350 acres (191.6 km2) |
| Governing body | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation |
The Jessup River Wild Forest is a 47,350 acres (191.6 km2) Forest Preserve area in the towns of Lake Pleasant, Arietta, Indian Lake, and Wells in Hamilton County. NY-28 is the border of the forest to the north and NY-30 is the border of the forest in the southeast. West Canada Lake Wilderness Area is located to the west, Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area is located to the east, and the Silver Lake Wilderness Area to the south. Indian Lake, Piseco, Speculator, and Wells are located near or within the Jessup River Wild Forest. There are many trails to hike on, and many rivers and lakes to canoe or fish on within the forest which includes . Part of the Northville-Placid Trail is located within the forest.[1]
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- ^ "Jessup River Wild Forest" (PDF). dec.ny.gov. nysdec. 2006. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
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- Wilderness areas in Adirondack Park
- Protected areas of Hamilton County, New York