Colvin Trail

Dix Mountain Wilderness · near AMR

1.3 mi

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

About 7.0 mi in from AMR

You'll hike other trails to get here.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

1 more alert for Dix Mountain WildernessNotice

Notice
The lands of the Dix Mountain Tract are now part of the High Peaks Wilderness.All regulations applicable to the High Peaks Wilderness are…
The lands of the Dix Mountain Tract are now part of the High Peaks Wilderness.All regulations applicable to the High Peaks Wilderness are now in effect including, but not limited to:Group size: Groups should consist of no more than 15 hikers and no more than 8 campers.Glass Containers: Glass containers are prohibited.Information about the former Dix Mountain Area may be found in the High Peaks Wilderness section above.
Read on DEC's site

9 more alerts for the High Peaks regionCaution

Caution
Hurricane Mountain WildernessThe roof on the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower has been damaged.
DEC is working on a plan to source materials and repair the roof. The damage does not impact users safety, though you might get wet if it is raining!
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Notice
The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qué…
The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine.
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Notice
The Island House Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness has a hole in the roof.
There is a temporary cover for this hole. DEC has started the planning process to repair/replace this lean-to.

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

AMR Parking Lot
4.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Free parking reservation required May 1–Oct 31 at hikeamr.org (70 spots). No walk-ins except with a same-day bus ticket. Dogs not allowed on AMR land.
Maintained By Dot, 20 Vehicle Capacity
More info: adk.org
Roaring Brook Falls Parking Lot
4.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
12 Vehicle Capacity
Elk Lake Parking Lot
4.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
12 Vehicle Capacity

Distances are as the crow flies.

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Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Dix Mountain Wilderness.

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Where to park

AMR Parking Lot

4.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Free parking reservation required May 1–Oct 31 at hikeamr.org (70 spots). No walk-ins except with a same-day bus ticket. Dogs not allowed on AMR land.

Maintained By Dot, 20 Vehicle Capacity

More info: adk.org

Roaring Brook Falls Parking Lot

4.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking

12 Vehicle Capacity

Elk Lake Parking Lot

4.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking

12 Vehicle Capacity

Distances are as the crow flies.

Colvin Trail

Closures and warnings

The lands of the Dix Mountain Tract are now part of the High Peaks Wilderness.All regulations applicable to the High Peaks Wilderness are…

Hurricane Mountain WildernessThe roof on the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower has been damaged.

The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qué…

The Island House Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness has a hole in the roof.

Where to park

More trails near AMR

Colvin Trail

Closures and warnings

The lands of the Dix Mountain Tract are now part of the High Peaks Wilderness.All regulations applicable to the High Peaks Wilderness are…

Hurricane Mountain WildernessThe roof on the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower has been damaged.

The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qué…

The Island House Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness has a hole in the roof.

Where to park

More trails near AMR

The Hidden Cove Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness, will be worke…

Advance reservations for parking, daily access, and overnight access to trailheads accessed through the AMR are required May 1 through Oct. 31.

Rules specific to this property include no camping, no dogs, no drones, and no off-trail travel.

The easement agreement provides for public hiking only on designated trails and roads.

The bridge over Ouluska Brook has collapsed into the brook.

McKenzie Mountain Wilderness

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