Pharaoh Lake Wilderness (Adirondacks)
Jun 10, 2023 13:21:20 GMT -8
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Post by tomcat on Jun 10, 2023 13:21:20 GMT -8
The Pharaoh Lake Wilderness covers about 47,000 acres in the eastern Adirondacks. While it might not be as well known as the High Peaks, it’s fairly popular among Adirondack backpackers. While only home to lower mountains, the area boasts an abundance of lakes and ponds. I was looking for a spring trip close to home. I had never been here so thought it was a good time. My goal was to cover as much area in the Wilderness and see as many bodies of water as I could. I also wanted to hike to the two mountains in the area with the best views. I wanted as little rehiking of trails as possible.
I came up with a 43 mile loop with a little overlap that fit the bill nicely. Comfortable May temps made for nice hiking and biting insect were generally tolerable apart from a few areas. Best of all, pre Memorial Day, I had the place practically to myself, seeing only two other hikers. Since a lot of people overreact to the snake photo, it’s a 10 inch long, juvenile common watersnake- nothing venomous or that exotic, just taken at close range and zoomed.
I have the full TR at my website at the link
www.tomcatsadventures.com/2023/06/backpacking-pharaoh-lake-wilderness.html?m=1
I came up with a 43 mile loop with a little overlap that fit the bill nicely. Comfortable May temps made for nice hiking and biting insect were generally tolerable apart from a few areas. Best of all, pre Memorial Day, I had the place practically to myself, seeing only two other hikers. Since a lot of people overreact to the snake photo, it’s a 10 inch long, juvenile common watersnake- nothing venomous or that exotic, just taken at close range and zoomed.
I have the full TR at my website at the link
www.tomcatsadventures.com/2023/06/backpacking-pharaoh-lake-wilderness.html?m=1
