Pepperbox Wilderness Area, Protected wilderness area in Adirondack Park, New York.
The Pepperbox Wilderness spans 23,813 acres of forest between the Beaver River and West Branch Oswegatchie River, featuring numerous small ponds and wetlands.
The New York State officials designated this area as protected wilderness in 1972, initially surrounded by private lands until acquisitions in the 1980s and 1990s.
The wilderness maintains its natural state through minimal human interference, with only three official state trails crossing its boundaries.
Visitors access the area through Bear Pond Road during summer and fall, requiring advanced navigation skills due to limited marked trails and established campsites.
The interior ponds, once affected by acid rain, show signs of natural recovery, with the Department of Environmental Conservation resuming fish stocking in 2018.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 43.93460,-75.05250
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:32
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