Canoe Carry · Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

0.3 mi

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

Deep in the woods

Reached by other trails. Closest parking: Winding Falls Parking Area, about 1.7 mi away.

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, 4:15 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
1.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
4 Car Parking Area
Bog River Falls Parking Area
2.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, On State Route 421
Bog River Parking Area
3.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
4 Car Parking Area

Distances are as the crow flies.

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

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Canoe Carry · Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

0.3 mi

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

Deep in the woods

Reached by other trails. Closest parking: Winding Falls Parking Area, about 1.7 mi away.

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, 4:15 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
1.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
4 Car Parking Area
Bog River Falls Parking Area
2.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, On State Route 421
Bog River Parking Area
3.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
4 Car Parking Area

Distances are as the crow flies.

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

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

Canoe Carry · Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

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

Canoe Carry · Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

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

Other trailheads nearby

Past alerts