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Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest 📍

Located mostly on the southern shores of Tupper Lake, Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest is popular for those adventurers looking to escape the crowds of Tupper Lake. There are six primitive camping spots available along Horseshoe Lake, with a few others away from the lake. The wild forest also has access of Lows Lake & Hitchins Pond Primitive Area for those looking to explore the area. The Bog River is a very popular destination, however the most popular hiking destination is the fire tower on Mount Arab.

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Camp Flags

Andy | June 12, 2026

All of the flags I had hung up camping at Horseshoe Lake on Primary Day 2020.

Tuesday June 23, 2020 — Horseshoe Lake — Horseshoe Lake 🗺

Map: Ketchumville State Forest

The Ledge

Andy | June 9, 2026

Lows Ledge is a popular place. But not tonight, mid-week hike after work.

Wednesday June 24, 2020 — Bog River Flow — Bog River and Winding Falls Trails 🗺 — Bog River Trail 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚

Thematic Map: Coldest Day of the Year in NY State

Horseshoe Road

| June 8, 2026

Monday June 22, 2020 — Horseshoe Lake — Horseshoe Lake 🗺

Thematic Map: Albany Pine Bush Population Changes - 2000 through 2020

Clouds To The East

Andy | June 8, 2026

Looking down from Lows Ledge, clouds had pushed in, but it was a beautiful evening.

Wednesday June 24, 2020 — Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest — Bridgebrook Pond Trail 🗺 — Coney Mountain Trail 🗺 — Goodman Mountain Trail 🗺 — Lows Ledge Trail 🗺 — Otter Brook Road at Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest 🗺 — Winding Falls Trail - Bog River Ski Trail - Bog River Falls 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚

SVGZ Graphic: 25 Most Densely Populated Municipalites and CCDs in America

Foggy Morning at Horsehoe Lake

Andy | June 4, 2026

Thursday June 25, 2020 — Horseshoe Lake — Horseshoe Lake 🗺

Map: Floodwood Pond Loop