HOFFMAN NOTCH WILDERNESS skiing & snowshoeing.
The 38,488-acre Hoffman Notch Wilderness is located northwest of Schroon Lake-it is bordered on its east by the Adirondack Northway (I-87), on the north by Blue Ridge Road, and Hoffman Road to its south. For the winter adventurer, the area offers some easy to moderate trails to check out on skis or snowshoes, as well as some special rewards for the explorer who is willing to venture off the official trails. While the area has in the past had just 15 miles of officially-marked trails, that is about to change with a new route that will travel over Jones Hill while connecting the Big Pond Trail to the Dirgylot Hill trailhead. This will also become a section of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT). The trail-less Blue Ridge Range and its highest point, 3,693-foot Hoffman Mountain, dominate the landscape, however, there are several small peaks in the area that might be attractive to the seeker of views. In the southeast corner of the wilderness area and just north...