The 37,800-acre Blue Mountain Wild Forest is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. It is comprised of five separate tracts of land in the central Adirondacks situated between the communities of Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, and Newcomb. The terrain varies from gentle around the easily accessible and popular Rock Lake to extremely steep and rugged in the remote Fishing Brook Range. The 3,759-foot Blue Mountain dominates the landscape for some distance around.

The 1,400-acre Township 19 Tract Public Use Area is private land with a conservation easement which allows for full public recreation access on the portion of the Tract south of the O'Neill Flow Road. The Tract also provides access to forest preserve lands in the Blue Mountain Lake Wild Forest which it borders to the south.

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The 1,081-acre Township 20 Tract Public Use Area is private land with a conservation easement which allows for full public recreation access on the portion of the Tract west of the Minerva Club Road and Six Mile Brook. The Tract also provides access to forest preserve lands in the Blue Mountain Lake Wild Forest which it borders to the west.

Snowmobile trails and other limited public recreation access are allowed on other portions of both of these Tracts. The public may only recreate in those corridors as prescribed in the easement condition and described below. Any use of lands and waters on other portions of the Tracts or other than described is prohibited.

Logging trucks, skidders and other logging equipment and activity may be encountered while recreating on the Township 19 and Township 20 Tract. Certain access roads may be closed when logging operations are active.

Outdoor recreation opportunities on the tracts of Blue Mountain Lake Wild Forest located north and east of the Essex Chain Lakes Primitive Area and south and east of the Cedar River are included in the Essex Chain Lakes Complex web page.

Backcountry Information for the West Central Adirondacks provides general information regarding backcountry and seasonal conditions; specific notices regarding closures and conditions of trails, roads, bridges and other infrastructure; and links to weather, state land use regulations, low impact recreation and more.

Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) traverses 15.2 miles through the Blue Mountain Wild Forest. The majority of the length is between the southern trailhead on State Route 28/30 (near the DEC Lake Durant Campground) and the northern trailhead on State Route 28N. The trail ascends approximately 1,200 feet from the trailheads over the shoulder of an unnamed mountain - the highest point on the 133-mile NPT. The trail passes along the foot of Blue Mountain and the shore of Tirrell Pond.

The trail continues north of State Route 28N for 0.7 mile on the Tarbell Hill Road and then another 0.4 mile across another parcel of the Wild Forest before entering the High Peaks Wilderness. A trailhead and parking areas is located on Tarbell Road for hikers doing the section of trail through the wilderness.

The trail also continues west of State Route 28/30 for 0.2 mile to the DEC Lake Durant Campground access road, then along the access road for another 0.2 mile and finally 0.6 mile across the Wild Forest before entering the Blue Ridge Wilderness. The Northville Placid Trail Map (PDF) is available to view and download.

Blue Mountain Trail (3,760 feet) extends 2.2 miles and ascends 1,550 feet from the trailhead on State Route 30 (near the Adirondack Museum) and the summit of the mountains. The rocky summit provides partial views in all directions of the central Adirondacks including Lake Durant, Blue Mountain Lake, Raquette Lake, Essex Chain Lakes, Blue Ridge, Vanderwhacker Mountain and the High Peaks. Also on the summit is the Blue Mountain Fire Tower which is open to the public. Climb the stairs to the cab at the top and enjoy the view. The Blue Mountain Trail Map (PDF) is available to view and download.

Tirrell Pond Trail extends 3.0 miles to the Northville Placid Trail turns right and traverses another 0.3 mile to the shore of Tirrell Pond. The trail ascends 170 feet in the first 1.75 miles before dropping 450 feet over the last 1.5 miles to the pond. The trail provides views of Blue Mountain and Buck Mountain along the way. A lean-to and a sandy beach at the end of the trail provide a view of Tirrell Mountain to the east. The Tirrell Pond Trail Map (PDF) is available to view and download.

Rock Lake Trail extends 0.8 mile from the trailhead on State Route 28/30 to the shore of Rock Lake, dropping only 80 feet in elevation in that distance. Rock Lake is not only scenic but provides paddling and fishing opportunities as well. The Rock Lake Trail Map (PDF) is available to view and download.

Rock River Trail extends 3.0 miles from the trailhead on State Route 28/30 to the banks of the Rock River, dropping 380 feet in elevation. The majority of the descent occurs on a .3 mile section of trial approximately 0.5 mile from the trailhead. The trail skirts the eastern shore of Rock Lake and is used by anglers in the summer and snowmobilers in the winter. It offers pristine forest views ending at a scenic view of Rock River. The Rock River Trail Map (PDF) is available to view and download.

All designated primitive tents sites, campsites and lean-tos are available on a first come - first served basis and cannot be reserved. Designated campsites are marked with a yellow "Camp Here" disc. Designated tent sites are for tents only. Tents or small campers can use designated campsites. There are no hook-ups for water or electricity at campsites.

At-large primitive camping is also allowed. These campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail, or body of water. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger.

Two designated tent sites are accessed from the Barker Pond Parking Area at the end of the 0.6 mile Barker Pond Road, which is accessed from State Route 28/30 via the O'Neil Flow Road. One site is near the parking area and the second is a short distance away on the shore of Barker Pond.

These tent sites are located on the portion of Township 19 Tract Conservation Easement Lands south of the O'Neill Flow Road where there are full public recreation rights. Logging activity may occur in the area at certain times and for safety reasons roads or sections of roads may be closed. The forest preserve lands of the Blue Mountain Wild Forest are adjacent to the south and west. Most of the eastern portion of Barker Pond lies in the forest preserve.

There are two designated tent sites on the east shore of Lake Durant along the unmaintained Old Route 28 Road. The northern entrance to the road is located across from the Lake Durant Overlook Parking Area. The road rejoins State Route 30, just west of DEC Lake Durant Campground.

There are three designated tent sites on the west side of Lake Durant which are accessible from Cascade Pond Trailhead and parking area. One site is located near the parking area and two waterfront sites are farther down the road.

The two lean-tos are on the shore of Tirrell Pond and along the Northville Placid Trail. The Tirell Pond lean-to is at the north end of the pond while the O'Neill Flow lean-to is located at the south end. Tirell Pond and its lean-tos can be accessed by float plane. Those wishing to experience camping by float plane should contact one of the Adirondack float plane operators.

The waters of the Blue Mountain Wild Forest contain numerous and various fishing opportunities. Trout, bass, panfish and tiger muskellunge may be found in the lakes, ponds, rivers or streams in the area.

All waters within the Blue Mountain Wild Forest are open to fishing. Anglers may use the same trailheads and trails as hikers, the same hand launches as paddlers, the same boat launches as boaters, and the same camp sites as campers to access and fish these waters.

Tirrell Pond contains brook trout, lake trout and panfish. It can be accessed via the Tirell Pond Trail, the Northville Placid Trail or by float plane. Those wishing to experience fishing by float plane should contact one of the Adirondack float plane operators.

Indian River is stocked annually with brown trout. Rainbow trout, brook trout and smallmouth bass are also present. It can be accessed from a number of locations along the Chain Lakes Road.

County Line Flow contains brook trout. It can be fished from canoes, kayaks and small boats launched at the hand launch on the southern shore of the flow. Fishing from the shoreline or any other access of the shores is prohibited.

Adirondack/Lake Champlain Fishing provides information on fishing in the Adirondacks and links to top fishing waters, stocking lists, public fishing access and waters open to ice fishing listed by county.

Lake Durant can be accessed from the boat launch at the DEC Lake Durant Campground. The use of the boat launch requires a day use fee when the campground is open. Due to shallow waters, the lake should only be used by small motorboats.

Don't Spread Aquatic Invasive Species! Boats and trailers can spread invasive species from waterbody to waterbody unless properly cleaned after use. Regulations prohibit boats from launching from or leaving DEC launch sites without first draining the boat and cleaning the boat, trailer and equipment of visible plant and animal material.

Long Lake is 14 miles long and winds coming down the lake can create large waves. During periods of rough weather, paddlers are advised to stay near shore. The lake can be accessed via the DEC Long Lake Boat Launch.

Rock River provides a variety of conditions for paddlers and is best accessed from Rock Lake. The river contains many sections of flatwater and flowing water as well as rapids and waterfalls. No portage trails have been designated or maintained around rapids and waterfalls. There is no take out point downstream. 152ee80cbc

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