Owls Head Trail

Sargent Ponds Wild Forest

3.0 mi

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

Deep in the woods

Reached by other trails. Closest parking: Long Lake Boat Launch Parking, about 2.1 mi away.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

7 more alerts for the West Central regionCaution

Caution
The Tirrell Pond lean-to will be closed starting September 25, 2026 to facilitate lean-to repairs.
Repairs are expected to be completed by October 12, 2026. Please do not tamper with staged construction materials or lean-to pieces.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
Parking at the Lake Durant / Tirrell Pond trailhead on NY Routes 30 and 28 will be limited due to a Department of Transportation bridge construction project.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Cana…
Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Canada Lake WildernessSouth Pond to West Lake in West Canada Lake Wilderness
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The ford over the West Stony Creek in Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may be difficult to cross after periods of significant rain fall.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
French Louie Trail - This trail holds water.
Hikers should be prepared to encounter segments of flooded and muddy trail conditions after periods of significant rain.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Access to many popular destinations in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness from the Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and Limekiln Lake-C…
Access to many popular destinations in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness from the Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road (Moose River Plains Complex) is limited in off season months due to seasonal road closures. Motor vehicle access to the Spruce Lake Trailhead, Pillsbury Mountain/French Louie Trailhead, Brooktrout Lake Trailhead and others is prohibited.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Cedarlands Conservation Easement Tract
Read on DEC's site

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

Long Lake Boat Launch Parking
2.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved
Tarbell Road Shoulder Parking Lot
3.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
South Pond Water Access Parking
3.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, Hand Carry Launch, Fair Condition

Distances are as the crow flies.

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Sargent Ponds Wild Forest.

Trail markers: Red.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Sargent Ponds Wild Forest

Owls Head Trail

Sargent Ponds Wild Forest

3.0 mi

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

Deep in the woods

Reached by other trails. Closest parking: Long Lake Boat Launch Parking, about 2.1 mi away.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

7 more alerts for the West Central regionCaution

Caution
The Tirrell Pond lean-to will be closed starting September 25, 2026 to facilitate lean-to repairs.
Repairs are expected to be completed by October 12, 2026. Please do not tamper with staged construction materials or lean-to pieces.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
Parking at the Lake Durant / Tirrell Pond trailhead on NY Routes 30 and 28 will be limited due to a Department of Transportation bridge construction project.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Cana…
Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Canada Lake WildernessSouth Pond to West Lake in West Canada Lake Wilderness
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The ford over the West Stony Creek in Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may be difficult to cross after periods of significant rain fall.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
French Louie Trail - This trail holds water.
Hikers should be prepared to encounter segments of flooded and muddy trail conditions after periods of significant rain.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Access to many popular destinations in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness from the Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and Limekiln Lake-C…
Access to many popular destinations in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness from the Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road (Moose River Plains Complex) is limited in off season months due to seasonal road closures. Motor vehicle access to the Spruce Lake Trailhead, Pillsbury Mountain/French Louie Trailhead, Brooktrout Lake Trailhead and others is prohibited.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Cedarlands Conservation Easement Tract
Read on DEC's site

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

Long Lake Boat Launch Parking
2.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved
Tarbell Road Shoulder Parking Lot
3.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
South Pond Water Access Parking
3.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, Hand Carry Launch, Fair Condition

Distances are as the crow flies.

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Sargent Ponds Wild Forest.

Trail markers: Red.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Sargent Ponds Wild Forest

Owls Head Trail

Closures and warnings

The Tirrell Pond lean-to will be closed starting September 25, 2026 to facilitate lean-to repairs.

Parking at the Lake Durant / Tirrell Pond trailhead on NY Routes 30 and 28 will be limited due to a Department of Transportation bridge construction project.

Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Cana…

The ford over the West Stony Creek in Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may be difficult to cross after periods of significant rain fall.

French Louie Trail - This trail holds water.

Access to many popular destinations in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness from the Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and Limekiln Lake-C…

Cedarlands Conservation Easement Tract

Where to park

Owls Head Trail

Closures and warnings

The Tirrell Pond lean-to will be closed starting September 25, 2026 to facilitate lean-to repairs.

Parking at the Lake Durant / Tirrell Pond trailhead on NY Routes 30 and 28 will be limited due to a Department of Transportation bridge construction project.

Beaver activity has contributed to wet and muddy trail conditions on the following trail sections:North of the Carry lean-to in West Cana…

The ford over the West Stony Creek in Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may be difficult to cross after periods of significant rain fall.

French Louie Trail - This trail holds water.

Access to many popular destinations in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness from the Jessup River Road (Perkins Clearing) and Limekiln Lake-C…

Cedarlands Conservation Easement Tract

Where to park

Other trailheads nearby

Past alerts