Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Mcdermitt Road
DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
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 siteSections 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 siteKeep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's siteKeep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's siteDue to areas of erosion, it is recommended that only high clearance vehicles be used on Madawaska Pond Road.
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 Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.
No past alerts for this trail since we started keeping track in October 2026.