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 siteGirard's Sugarbush Trail
Wilcox Lake Wild Forest · near Sacandaga River Parking Picnic Area
1.7 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Sacandaga River Parking Picnic Area
Closest parking
Closures and warnings
No alertsDEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
2 more alerts for Wilcox Lake Wild ForestCaution
- 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
- Sacandaga River Parking Picnic Area0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parkingPaved, Dot Maintained Roadside Parking And Picnic Area
- Griffin Connector Parking Lot At Route 81.1 mi from the trail · DEC parkingMedium 5 - 20 Cars
- Georgia Creek Parking Lot1.3 mi from the trail · DEC parkingMedium 5 - 20 Cars
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Wilcox Lake Wild Forest.
Also called: Girard'S Sugarbush Trail.
Trail markers: Yellow.