This is a list of designated wilderness areas within the Adirondack Park in the Adirondack Mountains, and part of the New York Forest Preserve. Wilderness area account for 46% of the area of the park which is not private property. They are managed like federal wilderness areas. These areas are far more affected by nature than humanity, to the extent that the latter is practically unnoticeable, for example virgin forest. No powered vehicles are allowed in wilderness areas.