Notice
Big Slope Trail
Blue Ridge Wilderness · near Cascades Trail
Unmarked path
This path isn't marked or looked after by DEC. Bring a map and know how to find your way.
0.4 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Cascades Trail Parking Lot
Starts 0.6 mi from Cascades Trail Parking Lot
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
- Cascades Trail Parking Lot0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parkingFair Condition
- Blue Ridge Parking0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- Sagamore Road Parking0.7 mi from the trail · DEC parkingGood Condition
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Cascades Trail
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Blue Ridge Wilderness.