Olmstead Pond, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

#1 among attractions in Five Ponds Wilderness Area

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Facts and practical information

Olmstead Pond is a lake located northeast of Wanakena, New York. The outflow creek flows into Six Mile Creek. Fish species present in the pond are brown bullhead, and brook trout. Access via trail from West Flow Bay of Cranberry Lake on the south shore. No motors are allowed on Olmstead Pond. ()

Elevation: 1686 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°7'17"N, 74°50'37"W

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Olmstead Pond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cranberry Lake, High Falls on the Oswegatchie River, Partlow Mountain, Greenfield Mountain.

3.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Cranberry Lake, Adirondack Park
81 min walk • Cranberry Lake is a lake on the east branch of the Oswegatchie River in the Adirondack Park in New York in the United States. It is the third largest lake in the Adirondack Park.
4.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
High Falls on the Oswegatchie River, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
126 min walk • High Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall on the upper Oswegatchie River in the Five Ponds Wilderness. It is located in the town of Fine, in a remote part of Adirondack State Park in St. Lawrence County. The falls drops about 20 feet. Access is by canoe or by maintained hiking trails.
6.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Partlow Mountain, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
171 min walk • Partlow Mountain is a summit in Herkimer County, New York in the Adirondack Mountains. It is located north-northwest of Little Rapids in the Town of Webb. Greenfield Mountain is located east of Partlow Mountain.
5.8 miSW
Mountain
Greenfield Mountain, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
149 min walk • Greenfield Mountain is a summit in Herkimer County, New York in the Adirondack Mountains. It is located north-northwest of Little Rapids in the Town of Webb. Deer Mountain is located southeast and Partlow Mountain is located west of Greenfield Mountain.
3.9 miW
Bridge, Historical place
Wanakena Footbridge, Adirondack Park
101 min walk • The Wanakena Footbridge was a pedestrian suspension bridge located at Wanakena in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was constructed in 1902 and spanned the Oswegatchie River.
4 miW
Church
Wanakena Presbyterian Church, Adirondack Park
102 min walk • Wanakena Presbyterian Church, also known as Mount Lebanon Presbyterian Church and Western Adirondack Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Wanakena in St. Lawrence County, New York.
6.3 miSW
Park
Five Ponds Wilderness, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
161 min walk • The Five Ponds Wilderness Area, an Adirondack Park unit of New York's Forest Preserve, is located in the towns of Fine and Clifton in St. Lawrence County, the town of Webb in Herkimer County and the town of Long Lake in Hamilton County.

Olmstead Pond, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

Facts and practical information

Olmstead Pond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cranberry Lake, Adirondack Park

High Falls on the Oswegatchie River, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

Partlow Mountain, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

Greenfield Mountain, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

Wanakena Footbridge, Adirondack Park

Wanakena Presbyterian Church, Adirondack Park

Five Ponds Wilderness, Five Ponds Wilderness Area