Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area

Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area is a protected natural area in the Adirondacks featuring rolling terrain, mountain peaks, and numerous lakes surrounded by thick forest. The region spans more than 114,000 acres and provides diverse habitats for wildlife and vegetation throughout its landscape.

The area experienced extensive logging in the late 1800s before later becoming a protected wilderness. This past shaped the forest recovery and current landscape development.

The network of trails throughout the wilderness follows traditional paths that connected early settlements, preserving the routes of historical communities.

The area features about 17 marked hiking trails covering roughly 80 kilometers for different fitness levels. Camping spots and shelters are available, but reservations are not required and sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

The area contains more than 30 different lakes and water bodies, including two ponds sharing the same name that gave the entire protected area its identity. A special spot is Thirteenth Lake with its fine sand beach along the northern shore.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 43.58480,-74.24140

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40