Closed
High Banks Trail
Independence River Wild Forest · near Payne Lake
2.8 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Payne Lake Parking Lot
Starts 1.2 mi from Payne Lake Parking Lot
Closures and warnings
No alertsDEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
4 more alerts for Independence River Wild ForestClosed
- Caution
The Big Otter Lake Road has washed out and is closed ¼ mile in.
Beyond Tommy Roaring Brook, the road is impacted by beaver activity and requires crossing on dam for access around flooded sections of trail. Users should exercise caution when crossing dam and wading through water may be necessary.
Read on DEC's site - Caution
The Centennial Ski Trail has been flooded by beaver activity in several locations - mostly located near Partridgeville Road and towards the center of the trail.
Read on DEC's site - Caution
The Erie Canal Trail Bridge over Otter Creek that was damaged in 2018 has been removed.
Horses may ford Otter Creek at the old bridge site. Snowmobiles can cross Otter Creek at the Eatonville Falls Bridge.
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
- Payne Lake Parking Lot1.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- Sand Pond Road Parking Lot1.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- Branaugh Road Parking Area1.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Payne Lake
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Independence River Wild Forest.
Trail markers: Yellow.