Hiker lost Baslam Lake Wild Forest [May 30]
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2026 2:49 pm
Wilderness Search in the town of Hardenburgh in Ulster County:
On May 30 at 8:11 p.m., Forest Rangers Horn and Sweeney responded to a call for an overdue hiker in Balsam Lake Wild Forest. The 50-year-old split up from their hiking partner and may have hiked up Balsam Lake Mountain by mistake. At 8:53 p.m., Rangers located the subject in good health at the Alder Lake lean-to. The hiker planned to camp overnight with the hiking partner. Resources were clear at 9:24 p.m.
On May 30 at 8:11 p.m., Forest Rangers Horn and Sweeney responded to a call for an overdue hiker in Balsam Lake Wild Forest. The 50-year-old split up from their hiking partner and may have hiked up Balsam Lake Mountain by mistake. At 8:53 p.m., Rangers located the subject in good health at the Alder Lake lean-to. The hiker planned to camp overnight with the hiking partner. Resources were clear at 9:24 p.m.