40 Acres Bordering McKenzie Wilderness ! Mountain Views & Mountain Brook This is a rare opportunity to acquire a private 40-acre parcel in the highly desirable Saranac Lake/ Lake Placid area. This property offers an exceptional Adirondack retreat, defined by pristine natural beauty and bordering protected, forever wild state land. Situated just 5 minutes from historic Saranac Lake and 15 minutes from Lake Placid, with Olympic facilities and world-class ski resorts nearby. This is an ideal site to build either a primary residence or a vacation home. Property Features include a pristine natural setting, ready for your custom home—either as a primary residence or a mountain retreat. Stunning Mountain Views: Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic mountain views of iconic McKenzie Mountain and Haystack Mountain. Mountain Brook: The crystal-clear McKenzie Brook flows through the property from McKenzie Pond, historically Saranac Lake's water source until 2012. Known for native brook trout.  Privacy: Your privacy is guaranteed by the direct border with the McKenzie Wilderness Area and forever wild New York State land.  Trail Proximity: The Jack Rabbit Trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and biking runs right outside the property's border. Location Highlights: This property offers excellent proximity to the region's top recreational and community hubs: Saranac Lake: 5 minutes to Main Street, 10 minutes to Golf Club. Lake Placid: 15 minutes to Main Street, Mirror Lake, Olympic Hockey Arena, Ski Jumping Complex, and Golf Club Skiing & Olympic Venues: 20 minutes to Mt Van Hoevenberg facilities, 25 minutes to Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort Hiking: Immediate access to the Jack Rabbit Trail and thousands of acres of McKenzie Wilderness trails Properties offering this combination of acreage, mountain views, and mountain brook access are uncommon in the Adirondacks. Contact us today to schedule a private showing.