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Independence River Wild Forest · near Payne Lake
DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
Beyond Tommy Roaring Brook, the road is impacted by beaver activity and requires crossing on dam for access around flooded sections of trail. Users should exercise caution when crossing dam and wading through water may be necessary.
Read on DEC's siteHorses may ford Otter Creek at the old bridge site. Snowmobiles can cross Otter Creek at the Eatonville Falls Bridge.
Read on DEC's siteUpdated 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.
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Independence River Wild Forest.
Trail markers: Blue.
No past alerts for this trail since we started keeping track in October 2026.