High Peaks Wilderness Area
The High Peaks Wilderness Area is the largest wilderness area of the Forest Preserve in the U.S. state of New York. It is located in three counties and six towns in the Adirondack Park: Harrietstown in Franklin County, North Elba, Keene, North Hudson and Newcomb in Essex County and Long Lake in Hamilton County.
| High Peaks Wilderness Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
| Location | Adirondack Park New York US |
| Nearest city | Keene Valley, NY |
| Coordinates | 44.19028°N 74.02690°W |
| Area | 275,460 acres (1,114.7km2) |
| Governing body | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation |
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