Noblewood Trail
Crane Pond
Crane Pond is a beautiful gem in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness.
How to get there
Take Route 74 from Ticonderoga to Route 9. Follow Route 9 south, toward Schroon Lake. In just over a half mile, take a left onto Alder Meadow Road, follow it for about 2.2 miles, then turn onto Crane Pond Road. Follow that for 1.5 miles to the large parking area at the end of the road. Crane Pond Road is typically not in very good condition so be prepared for a longer walk or ski if it is not drivable.
Blueberry Hill Trails
Wickham Marsh Wildlife Area
This is a great place for hiking, birding, cross- country skiing, and snowshoeing! There is also a wheelchair accessible trail.
How to get there
There are three locations where you can access the trail system.
Route 373 Trailhead: From the intersection of Route 373 and Route 9 north of Keeseville, follow Route 373 for 1.4 miles to the trailhead on the left.
Woods & Swale Trail
The Woods and Swale Trail gently goes up and down through an old forest, then it continues through a pine plantation, skirts the wet swale, and traverses the side of a hill to the north trailhead on Sherman Road. Return via the trail or road.
How to get there
From Essex, follow Lake Shore Road south for about 12.5 miles to the intersection with Sherman Road, where you'll see the trailhead.
By the numbers
- An easy 1-mile trail
- Minimal elevation change
Ausable Marsh Wildlife Management Area
This is a birders' paradise! And it's part of the NYS Birding Trail, which features prime birding locations around the state.
How to get there
Take Exit 35 of the Adirondack Northway (I-87). Turn east onto Bear Swamp Road (Route 442) - turn right if coming from the south or turn left if coming from the north. Take Bear Swamp Road approximately 3 miles to State Route 9. Ausable Marsh WMA can be accessed from several points along Route 9.
Crown Point State Historic Site
Art Farm Trail
Ancient Oak Trail
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