Hike them both or just one. Either way, these two ponds are attractive destinations. They are definitely not all day adventures, but make for a good place to stretch your legs.

This is a wonderful open peak with a restored firetower that can be climbed, even though the tower is not needed for some of the best views in the High Peaks.

For a short but sweet walk in the wilderness, check out the Grizzle Ocean loop in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Crane Pond is a beautiful gem in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. 

Bear Pond is a fine wilderness destination that doesn't require much effort!

Bald Peak has a trail which starts flat, crosses a stream, climbs steadily through forest, and then follows the stream. After a mile it turns left, crosses stream again and climbs steeply to summit with stunning views. 

200 miles of trails In 2009, Champlain Area Trails (CATS) trail published its earliest trail map highlighting the first new hiking trails it created along with the few existing other trails. This gave visitors and residents alike a new perspective on...

The Round Pond Trail connects Ensign Pond Road with the area near Sharp Bridge State Campground, bisecting a portion of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest.

The Mountain Spring Road Trail is an easy, 8-mile-loop that follows a seasonal road through the Adirondack foothills, known as the West Champlain Hills, to Mineville.

Mount Gilligan is a somewhat popular climb with really nice views of the Giant Mountain Wilderness.