Black Mountain Pond Trail

Lake George Wild Forest · near Pike Brook Road

2.8 mi

This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.

About 2.6 mi in from Pike Brook Road

You'll hike other trails to get here.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

5 more alerts for Lake George Wild ForestCaution

Caution
Please report any sightings of beaver or other wildlife demonstrating unusual behavior.
Never approach or feed any wildlife, report unusual animal behavior at 518-623-1200. In an emergency, call 911 or NYSDEC Dispatch at (518) 897-1326.
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Caution
The Fishbrook Pond North Lean-to has burned down.
The entire site is closed (no camping or campfires) until further notice.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
DEC will be enforcing the No Parking Zones along River Road in the Hudson River Special Management Area located in the Towns of Lake Luzerne and Warrensburg.
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Notice
Trail marker colors on Cat and Thomas Mountain are being updated to improve navigation in the area.
Intersections provide directional signage that reflect the marker color changes. Please be mindful and prepared to adapt.
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Notice
There are many herd paths, old roads and skid trails throughout the unit, those bushwacking should navigate with a map and compass rather…
There are many herd paths, old roads and skid trails throughout the unit, those bushwacking should navigate with a map and compass rather than follow the paths created by others. Unofficial trails do not receive maintenance from DEC staff.
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 5:30 PM ET · 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

Pike Brook Road Parking Lot
1.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Unpaved Parking Lot 50Mby50M13-9
Northwest Bay Parking
3.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Northwest Bay Lot
Clay Meadows Parking Area
3.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, Approximately 10 Car Parking Area On East Side Of Rt 9N

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Pike Brook Road

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Lake George Wild Forest.

Also called: Black Mountain Pond Trail Section 2, Black Mountain Pond Trail Section 3, Black Mountain Pond Trail Section 4, Black Mountain Pond Trail Section 5.

Trail markers: Blue.

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Where to park

Pike Brook Road Parking Lot

1.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Unpaved Parking Lot 50Mby50M13-9

Northwest Bay Parking

3.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Northwest Bay Lot

Clay Meadows Parking Area

3.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Paved, Approximately 10 Car Parking Area On East Side Of Rt 9N

Distances are as the crow flies.

Black Mountain Pond Trail

Closures and warnings

Please report any sightings of beaver or other wildlife demonstrating unusual behavior.

The Fishbrook Pond North Lean-to has burned down.

DEC will be enforcing the No Parking Zones along River Road in the Hudson River Special Management Area located in the Towns of Lake Luzerne and Warrensburg.

Trail marker colors on Cat and Thomas Mountain are being updated to improve navigation in the area.

There are many herd paths, old roads and skid trails throughout the unit, those bushwacking should navigate with a map and compass rather…

Where to park

More trails near Pike Brook Road

Black Mountain Pond Trail

Closures and warnings

Please report any sightings of beaver or other wildlife demonstrating unusual behavior.

The Fishbrook Pond North Lean-to has burned down.

DEC will be enforcing the No Parking Zones along River Road in the Hudson River Special Management Area located in the Towns of Lake Luzerne and Warrensburg.

Trail marker colors on Cat and Thomas Mountain are being updated to improve navigation in the area.

There are many herd paths, old roads and skid trails throughout the unit, those bushwacking should navigate with a map and compass rather…

Where to park

More trails near Pike Brook Road

Other trailheads nearby

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