John Pond Crossover Trail

Siamese Ponds Wilderness · near John Pond

3.2 mi

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

John Pond Parking Lot

Starts 1.1 mi from John Pond Parking Lot

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

3 more alerts for Siamese Ponds WildernessCaution

Caution
The Auger Falls Trail will be under construction the last two weeks of May 2026 and again during the month of July 2026.
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 site
Caution
The trailhead at Kings Flow is currently closed at the discretion of the private landowner.
The 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 site
Caution
The Chimney Mountain Eagle Cave gate will be open from May 16 to Sept 14.
If 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 site

4 more alerts for the East Central regionCaution

Caution
Road construction and culvert replacement will take place on Old Military Road and Jessup River Road for the next several weeks.
Roads will remain passable but occasional delays are expected.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni could have variable conditions.
Be prepared to adapt or have a backup plan.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
All public motor vehicle roads are open.
Read on DEC's site
Notice

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 3:15 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

John Pond Parking Lot
1.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Small < 5 Cars
Big Brook Rd Parking Lot
2.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Small < 5 Cars
13Th Lake Parking Lot
3.9 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Medium 5 - 20 Cars

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near John Pond

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Siamese Ponds Wilderness.

Trail markers: Blue.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Siamese Ponds Wilderness

John Pond Crossover Trail

Siamese Ponds Wilderness · near John Pond

3.2 mi

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

John Pond Parking Lot

Starts 1.1 mi from John Pond Parking Lot

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

3 more alerts for Siamese Ponds WildernessCaution

Caution
The Auger Falls Trail will be under construction the last two weeks of May 2026 and again during the month of July 2026.
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 site
Caution
The trailhead at Kings Flow is currently closed at the discretion of the private landowner.
The 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 site
Caution
The Chimney Mountain Eagle Cave gate will be open from May 16 to Sept 14.
If 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 site

4 more alerts for the East Central regionCaution

Caution
Road construction and culvert replacement will take place on Old Military Road and Jessup River Road for the next several weeks.
Roads will remain passable but occasional delays are expected.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni could have variable conditions.
Be prepared to adapt or have a backup plan.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
All public motor vehicle roads are open.
Read on DEC's site
Notice

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 3:15 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

John Pond Parking Lot
1.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Small < 5 Cars
Big Brook Rd Parking Lot
2.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Small < 5 Cars
13Th Lake Parking Lot
3.9 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Medium 5 - 20 Cars

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near John Pond

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Siamese Ponds Wilderness.

Trail markers: Blue.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Siamese Ponds Wilderness

John Pond Crossover Trail

Closures and warnings

The Auger Falls Trail will be under construction the last two weeks of May 2026 and again during the month of July 2026.

The trailhead at Kings Flow is currently closed at the discretion of the private landowner.

The Chimney Mountain Eagle Cave gate will be open from May 16 to Sept 14.

Road construction and culvert replacement will take place on Old Military Road and Jessup River Road for the next several weeks.

Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni could have variable conditions.

All public motor vehicle roads are open.

Where to park

More trails near John Pond

John Pond Crossover Trail

Closures and warnings

The Auger Falls Trail will be under construction the last two weeks of May 2026 and again during the month of July 2026.

The trailhead at Kings Flow is currently closed at the discretion of the private landowner.

The Chimney Mountain Eagle Cave gate will be open from May 16 to Sept 14.

Road construction and culvert replacement will take place on Old Military Road and Jessup River Road for the next several weeks.

Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni could have variable conditions.

All public motor vehicle roads are open.

Where to park

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