Floodwood Mountain Trail

Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Floodwood Reservation Trail

1.0 mi

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

Floodwood Mountain Trail Parking

Starts 0.5 mi from Floodwood Mountain Trail 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, 5:30 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

Floodwood Mountain Trail Parking
0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
10 Spaces; 55' X 60'
Floodwood Reservation Trail Parking
0.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
5 Spaces; 65' X 30'
West Pine Pond Trail Parking
1.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
3 Spaces; 25' X 35'

Distances are as the crow flies.

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

Trail markers: Red.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

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Floodwood Mountain Trail

Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Floodwood Reservation Trail

1.0 mi

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

Floodwood Mountain Trail Parking

Starts 0.5 mi from Floodwood Mountain Trail 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, 5:30 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

Floodwood Mountain Trail Parking
0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
10 Spaces; 55' X 60'
Floodwood Reservation Trail Parking
0.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
5 Spaces; 65' X 30'
West Pine Pond Trail Parking
1.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
3 Spaces; 25' X 35'

Distances are as the crow flies.

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

Trail markers: Red.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Saranac Lakes Wild Forest

Floodwood Mountain 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

Floodwood Mountain 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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