The 37,616-acre McKenzie Mountain Wilderness is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. McKenzie Mountain forms the backbone and the name of the wilderness and features some of the best mountain views in the northern Adirondacks. The majority of the wilderness is trailless and not easily accessible.

Five sizable waterbodies border the wilderness: Lake Placid, McKenzie Pond, Moose Pond, Franklin Falls Pond and the Saranac River. There are a number of smaller ponds within this wilderness that range in size between 2 and 15 acres.

Backcountry Information for the High Peaks Region provides general information regarding backcountry and seasonal conditions; specific notices regarding closures and conditions of trails, roads, bridges and other infrastructure; and links to weather, state land use regulations, low impact recreation and more.