Notice
Barrier Dam Access Trail
Blue Ridge Wilderness · near Sprague Pond
Unmarked path
This path isn't marked or looked after by DEC. Bring a map and know how to find your way.
<0.1 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Sprague Pond Parking Area
Closest parking
Closures and warnings
No alertsDEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
2 more alerts for Blue Ridge WildernessNotice
- Notice
Waterway access to South Inlet and Raquette Lake from Rt. 28 has been restored.
Read on DEC's site
7 more alerts for the West Central regionCaution
- Caution
The Tirrell Pond lean-to will be closed starting September 25, 2026 to facilitate lean-to repairs.
Repairs are expected to be completed by October 12, 2026. Please do not tamper with staged construction materials or lean-to pieces.
Read on DEC's site - Caution
Parking at the Lake Durant / Tirrell Pond trailhead on NY Routes 30 and 28 will be limited due to a Department of Transportation bridge construction project.
Read on DEC's site - Caution
Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Cana…
Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Canada Lake WildernessSouth Pond to West Lake in West Canada Lake Wilderness
Read on DEC's site
Updated from DEC · DEC's page
Not affiliated with NYS DEC. Conditions change — verify with DEC before you go. Emergencies: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS.
Where to park
- Sprague Pond Parking Area0.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- Rock Lake Trail Parking Lot2.6 mi from the trail · DEC parkingPaved, 12 Vehicle Capacity
- Rock River Trail Parking Lot3.3 mi from the trail · DEC parkingPaved, 6 Vehicle Capacity
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Sprague Pond
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Blue Ridge Wilderness.