Adventure Travel

Guide to hiking in the Adirondacks High Peaks Region

High Peaks Wilderness

The High Peaks wilderness area is the largest wilderness area in the Adirondacks of New York State and some of the most pristine forest on the east coast of the United States. It is just one section, albeit the largest section, covering 275,460 acres, the Adirondacks with thousands of visitors weekly all in search of the same thing. Big 360-degree …