CautionThis trail
East Stony Creek Trail
Wilcox Lake Wild Forest · near Tenant Creek Falls
4.0 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Tenant Creek Falls Parking Area
Starts 0.3 mi from Tenant Creek Falls Parking Area
Closures and warnings
Caution2 more alerts for Wilcox Lake Wild ForestCaution
- Caution
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until repairs can be made to the structure.
The Fire Tower on Hadley Mountain is a nearby alternative.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
Please be aware that wasp nests have been reported at the southern end of the Murphy Middle Bennett Trail between Creek Road and Bennett Lake.
Read on DEC's site
9 more alerts for the Southern regionClosed
- Closed
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular bug game hunting season in the northern zone, which includes bear and deer seasons. Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company). State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site - Closed
Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.
Read on DEC's site - Caution
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.
The Fire Tower on Hadley Mountain is a nearby alternative.
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
- Tenant Creek Falls Parking Area0.3 mi from the trail · DEC parkingMedium 5 - 20 Cars
- Bakertown Parking Area1.4 mi from the trail · DEC parkingSmall < 5 Cars
- Wilcox-Willis Trail Parking Area2.2 mi from the trail · DEC parkingSmall < 5 Cars
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Tenant Creek Falls
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Wilcox Lake Wild Forest.
Trail markers: Blue.