Giant Mountain Wilderness (original) (raw)

Directions

All coordinates are in decimal degrees using NAD83/WGS84 datum.

There are eight parking areas in the Giant Mountain Wilderness and three in the Dix Mountain area of the High Peaks Wilderness that provide access to the trails and other recreational opportunities.

Trailheads and Parking Areas Accessed from Exit 30 of the Northway (I-87)

• East Trail to Giant Trailhead Parking Area is on Route 9, 6.8 miles north of Exit 30 on the left. (44.1499° N, 73.6268° W) Google Maps
• Boquet River Parking Area is on Route 73, 2.3 miles north of Exit 30, on the right. (44.1051° N, 73.6920° W) Google Maps
• Noble Mountain Pull-off is on Route 73, 4.6 miles north of Exit 30, on the right. (44.1165° N, 73.7043° W) Google Maps
• Round Pond Parking Area is along Route 73, 5.2 miles north of Exit 30. (43.1313° N, 73.7315° W) Google Maps
• Giant Mountain Trailhead Parking Area (aka Zander Scott Trailhead) is on Route 73 in the Town of Keene, 6.0 miles north of Exit 30, on the left or right. (44.1373, 73.7429° W) Google Maps
• Chapel Pond Parking Area is along Route 73, 6.2 miles north of Exit 30 of the Northway (I-87), on the left. (44.1404° N, 73.7479° W) Google Maps
• Roaring Brook Falls Trailhead Parking Area is on Route 73 in the Town of Keene, 7.4 miles north of Exit 30, on the right. (44.1509° N, 73.7687° W) Google Maps
• Mossy Cascade Trailhead Parking Area is a roadside parking area on Route 73 in the Town of Keene, 8.5 miles north of Exit 30, on the right before the bridge over the East Branch Ausable River. (44.1628° N, 73.7771° W) Google Maps
• Rooster Comb Trailhead Parking Area is on Route 73, 10.2 miles north of Exit 30, on the right. (44.1855° N, 73.7869° W) Google Maps
• Baxter Mountain Trailhead Roadside Parking is off Route 73, 11.1 miles north of Exit 30, turn right onto Beede Road, 1.0 mile to the end of the road near Baxter Mountain Trailhead. (44.2045° N, 73.7704° W) Google Maps
• Baxter Mountain Trailhead Parking is located along State Route 9N. (44.2205°N, 73.7498°W) Google Maps
• North Trail to Giant Trailhead Parking Area is at the end of short dirt land on the south side of Route 9N, 4.4 miles west of the community of Elizabethtown. (44.2119° N, 73.6788° W) Google Maps

Rules, Regulations and Outdoor Safety

Practice Leave No Trace principles when recreating in the Adirondacks to enjoy the outdoors responsibly; minimize impact on the natural resources and avoid conflicts other backcountry users.

All users of the Giant Mountain Wilderness must follow all State Land Use Regulations and should follow all Outdoor Safety Practices for the safety of the user and protection of the resource.

Planning and Management

DEC manages these lands in accordance with the 2004 Giant Mountain Wilderness Unit Management Plan (UMP) (PDF). In addition to management objectives, the UMP contains detailed information on natural features, recreational infrastructure, geology, natural and human history, habitats, wildlife, fisheries and much more.

Nearby State Lands, Facilities, Amenities and Other Information

State Lands and Facilities

• Adirondack Mountain Reserve Conservation Easement Tract
• Hammond Pond Wild Forest
• High Peaks Wilderness
• Hurricane Mountain Wilderness
• Lincoln Pond Campground
• Sharp Bridge Campground

Gas may be obtained in the nearby communities of Keene and Elizabethtown.

Food and supplies may be obtained in the nearby communities of Keene Valley, Keene and Elizabethtown.

Dining is available in the nearby communities of Keene Valley, Keene and Elizabethtown.

Lodging is available in the nearby communities of Keene Valley, North Hudson, Keene, and Elizabethtown.

Adirondack Regional Tourism Council and Essex County/Lake Placid Tourism can provide information about other recreation, attractions and amenities in this area.

Numerous guide books and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers.

Additional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Check area chambers of commerce, telephone directories or search the internet for listings.

Consider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills. See the NYS Outdoor Guides Association for information on outdoor guides.