Siamese Ponds Wilderness · near Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest
DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
Improvements on this trail system are being completed this season. Please stay on the designated trail and take care with your footing in areas where work is occurring.
Read on DEC's siteThe public no longer has access to the Chimney Mountain Trail, Puffer Pond Trail, and Kings Flow East Trail from this location. This is private land. There is no easement for public access. Hikers can use the DECinfo Locator online map to explore alternative trails.
Read on DEC's siteIf you are planning a trip near these dates, please call or email ahead to confirm that the gate is open - (518) 623-1240 or [email protected]. There are no public trails to this cave. This is now a bushwhack. Please plan accordingly and respect private property. At all other times of the year the gate will be closed to protect the bat population.
Read on DEC's siteRoads will remain passable but occasional delays are expected.
Read on DEC's siteBe prepared to adapt or have a backup plan.
Read on DEC's siteUpdated 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.
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Siamese Ponds Wilderness.
Trail markers: Red.
No past alerts for this trail since we started keeping track in October 2026.