Fernow Forest Trail

Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Fernow Forest

0.6 mi

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

Fernow Forest Parking Lot

Closest parking

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

3 more alerts for Saranac Lakes Wild ForestCaution

Caution
Changes have been made to the primitive tent sites at Follensby Clear Pond to improve distance between campsites and the Pond.
In 2025, five new primitive tent sites were opened and five existing sites were permanently closed. A map and more info can be found on Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The trail from Echo Pond to Cobble Hill and the Purple Trail is flooded by beaver activity.
Sections of these trails are very muddy. Hikers and bikers should avoid using the Purple Trail or the trail up the east side of Cobble Hill.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The Connery Pond, Saint Germain Pond, and Little Clear/Little Green roads are open.
Read on DEC's site

4 more alerts for the Northern regionCaution

Caution
Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.
Keep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.
Keep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The seasonal public access roads on this easement are open.
Due to areas of erosion, it is recommended that only high clearance vehicles be used on Madawaska Pond Road.
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

Fernow Forest Parking Lot
At the trail · DEC parking
Paved, 4 Vehicle Capacity
Deer Pond Trail Parking Lot
0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, 4 Vehicle Capacity
Rt 3 Plow Turn Misc Parking
0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, 4 Spaces; 80' X 25' Parallel

Distances are as the crow flies.

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

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Fernow Forest Trail

Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Fernow Forest

0.6 mi

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

Fernow Forest Parking Lot

Closest parking

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

3 more alerts for Saranac Lakes Wild ForestCaution

Caution
Changes have been made to the primitive tent sites at Follensby Clear Pond to improve distance between campsites and the Pond.
In 2025, five new primitive tent sites were opened and five existing sites were permanently closed. A map and more info can be found on Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The trail from Echo Pond to Cobble Hill and the Purple Trail is flooded by beaver activity.
Sections of these trails are very muddy. Hikers and bikers should avoid using the Purple Trail or the trail up the east side of Cobble Hill.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The Connery Pond, Saint Germain Pond, and Little Clear/Little Green roads are open.
Read on DEC's site

4 more alerts for the Northern regionCaution

Caution
Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.
Keep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.
Keep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The seasonal public access roads on this easement are open.
Due to areas of erosion, it is recommended that only high clearance vehicles be used on Madawaska Pond Road.
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

Fernow Forest Parking Lot
At the trail · DEC parking
Paved, 4 Vehicle Capacity
Deer Pond Trail Parking Lot
0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, 4 Vehicle Capacity
Rt 3 Plow Turn Misc Parking
0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, 4 Spaces; 80' X 25' Parallel

Distances are as the crow flies.

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Saranac Lakes Wild Forest

Fernow Forest Trail

Closures and warnings

Changes have been made to the primitive tent sites at Follensby Clear Pond to improve distance between campsites and the Pond.

The trail from Echo Pond to Cobble Hill and the Purple Trail is flooded by beaver activity.

The Connery Pond, Saint Germain Pond, and Little Clear/Little Green roads are open.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

The seasonal public access roads on this easement are open.

Where to park

Fernow Forest Trail

Closures and warnings

Changes have been made to the primitive tent sites at Follensby Clear Pond to improve distance between campsites and the Pond.

The trail from Echo Pond to Cobble Hill and the Purple Trail is flooded by beaver activity.

The Connery Pond, Saint Germain Pond, and Little Clear/Little Green roads are open.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

The seasonal public access roads on this easement are open.

Where to park

Paul Smith College Conservation Easement Tract

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