Northville-Placid Trail Spur To Lean-To · Silver Lake Wilderness

Silver Lake Wilderness

Unmarked path

This path isn't marked or looked after by DEC. Bring a map and know how to find your way.

<0.1 mi

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

Deep in the woods

Reached by other trails. Closest parking: Trail Parking, about 2.0 mi away.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

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.
Read on DEC's site
Notice

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 5:30 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

Trail Parking
2.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Trail Parking
2.9 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Trail Parking
5.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Distances are as the crow flies.

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Silver Lake Wilderness.

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Northville-Placid Trail Spur To Lean-To · Silver Lake Wilderness

Silver Lake Wilderness

Unmarked path

This path isn't marked or looked after by DEC. Bring a map and know how to find your way.

<0.1 mi

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

Deep in the woods

Reached by other trails. Closest parking: Trail Parking, about 2.0 mi away.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

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.
Read on DEC's site
Notice

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 5:30 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

Trail Parking
2.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Trail Parking
2.9 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Trail Parking
5.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Distances are as the crow flies.

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Silver Lake Wilderness.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Silver Lake Wilderness

Northville-Placid Trail Spur To Lean-To · Silver Lake Wilderness

Closures and warnings

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…

Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.

Where to park

Northville-Placid Trail Spur To Lean-To · Silver Lake Wilderness

Closures and warnings

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…

Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.

Where to park

The access road was recently repaired but may not be plowed during winter.

The road to Archer Vly is open.

Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company).

Access is limited to snowmobiling only.

Hikers using the portion of the trail through the Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may have trouble crossing West Stony Creek during high waters following rains.

The road north of Cemetery Road leading to the parking and camping area on the State Forest is very rough due to significant washouts.

Other trailheads nearby

Past alerts