Notice
First Lake Canoe Carry
Essex Chain Lakes Primitive Area · near Deer Pond Road
0.1 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Deer Pond Road Parking Lot
Starts 1.4 mi from Deer Pond Road Parking Lot
Closures and warnings
No alertsDEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
4 more alerts for Essex Chain Lakes Primitive AreaNotice
- Notice
Chain Lakes Road South in Indian Lake is now open to the former Outer Gooley Club Parking Lot.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
Deer Pond Road in Newcomb is now open to the Deer Pond Parking Lot.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
The motorized access route for people with disabilities providing access to Fifth Lake is now open.
Please call for current year's code.
Read on DEC's site
4 more alerts for the East Central regionCaution
- Caution
Road construction and culvert replacement will take place on Old Military Road and Jessup River Road for the next several weeks.
Roads will remain passable but occasional delays are expected.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni could have variable conditions.
Be prepared to adapt or have a backup plan.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
All public motor vehicle roads are open.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
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
- Deer Pond Road Parking Lot1.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- Fifth Lake Permit Parking2.0 mi from the trail · DEC parkingPermit Required
- Fifth Lake Accessible Parking2.0 mi from the trail · DEC parkingPermit Required
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Deer Pond Road
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Essex Chain Lakes Primitive Area.