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Northville-Placid Trail · Benson Road
Silver Lake Wilderness · near Benson Road
40 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Benson Road Parking Area
Closest parking
Closures and warnings
Notice- NoticeThis trail
West River Road, which provides access to the Whitehouse Trailhead of the Northville Placid Trail, is open for the season.
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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.
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Not affiliated with NYS DEC. Conditions change — verify with DEC before you go. Emergencies: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS.
Where to park
- Benson Road Parking AreaAt the trail · DEC parking8 Vehicle Capacity
- Northville Placid Trail Parking Area0.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking6 Car Interior Parking Area
- Trail Parking0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Benson Road
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Silver Lake Wilderness.
Trail markers: Blue.