Black Pond Trail · Winding Falls

Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest · near Winding Falls

1.0 mi

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

Winding Falls Parking Area

Starts 0.6 mi from Winding Falls Parking Area

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

2 more alerts for Horseshoe Lake Wild ForestClosed

Closed
Campsite 2 along State Route 421 in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest will be closed starting Friday, May 8, 2026, to provide space for a gravel stockpile.
Campsite 8 along Otterbrook Road in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest will be closed starting Monday, June 1, 2026 for accessible improvements to the site.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Public access roads are open in this unit.
Read on DEC's site

1 more alert for the Western regionNotice

Notice
Pepperbox Wilderness
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 7:31 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

Winding Falls Parking Area
0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
4 Car Parking Area
Horseshoe Lake Parking Area
1.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Parking Lot And Turnaround Area At End Of Dot Maintained Sh 421
Lower Dam Road Parking Lot
2.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Approximately 10 To 12 Car Capacity

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Winding Falls

Bridgebrook Pond Trail
0.9 mi
Starts 0.8 mi from Winding Falls Parking Area

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

Trail markers: Red.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

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Black Pond Trail · Winding Falls

Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest · near Winding Falls

1.0 mi

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

Winding Falls Parking Area

Starts 0.6 mi from Winding Falls Parking Area

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

2 more alerts for Horseshoe Lake Wild ForestClosed

Closed
Campsite 2 along State Route 421 in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest will be closed starting Friday, May 8, 2026, to provide space for a gravel stockpile.
Campsite 8 along Otterbrook Road in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest will be closed starting Monday, June 1, 2026 for accessible improvements to the site.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Public access roads are open in this unit.
Read on DEC's site

1 more alert for the Western regionNotice

Notice
Pepperbox Wilderness
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 7:31 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

Winding Falls Parking Area
0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
4 Car Parking Area
Horseshoe Lake Parking Area
1.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Parking Lot And Turnaround Area At End Of Dot Maintained Sh 421
Lower Dam Road Parking Lot
2.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Approximately 10 To 12 Car Capacity

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Winding Falls

Bridgebrook Pond Trail
0.9 mi
Starts 0.8 mi from Winding Falls Parking Area

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

Trail markers: Red.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

Black Pond Trail · Winding Falls

Closures and warnings

Campsite 2 along State Route 421 in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest will be closed starting Friday, May 8, 2026, to provide space for a gravel stockpile.

Public access roads are open in this unit.

Pepperbox Wilderness

Where to park

More trails near Winding Falls

Black Pond Trail · Winding Falls

Closures and warnings

Campsite 2 along State Route 421 in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest will be closed starting Friday, May 8, 2026, to provide space for a gravel stockpile.

Public access roads are open in this unit.

Pepperbox Wilderness

Where to park

More trails near Winding Falls

Other trailheads nearby

Past alerts