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Pharaoh Lake is located in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area in the Adirondack Mountains in New York State, USA. The view is from the southeastern shore looking north.

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness

A quieter east-side Adirondack wilderness — a network of glacial lakes and ridge trails.

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Region
New York, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Boreal hardwood (200–600 m)
Best season
May – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Boreal hardwood (200–600 m)
  • Best season: May – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A quieter east-side Adirondack wilderness — a network of glacial lakes and ridge trails.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: May – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Boreal hardwood (200–600 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Boreal hardwood (200–600 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness trip tools

Popular pursuits at Pharaoh Lake Wilderness

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Mountaineering

    Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.

Animals around Pharaoh Lake Wilderness

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Last verified: 1970-01-01