Only a small part of this 91,854 acre state wilderness area is in Johnsburg.
One trail is in the town of Johnsburg:
Raymond Brook Ski Trail Trail
This wilderness area is great for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshowing.
Visit Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest for a list of all trails and descriptions.
Visit Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest South Map for a map of the southern part of the wilderness area including the portion in Johnsburg.
Contact Information:
General Information: DEC Region 5 Warrensburg Office: 518-623-1200 (M-F, 8:30 to 4:45); Info.R5@dec.ny.gov
Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
This is a Carry-In/Carry-Out area.