Ferris Lake Wild Forest
DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
Waters Mill Pond Trail: The bridge that goes over North Creek heading towards Waters Mill Pond has been removed and plans to replace it will take place this winter and into the next year. Anyone looking to access Waters Mill Pond from the west will need to ford the creek.
Read on DEC's siteThere are still soft spots and areas of washout. Please use caution.
Read on DEC's siteCaution is advised when hiking the trail.
Read on DEC's siteThe 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 siteThe 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.
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Ferris Lake Wild Forest.
State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's siteCamping is available only at the four designated locations.
Read on DEC's siteSeveral cars have become stuck. Only high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles should use the road.
Read on DEC's siteUsers should travel this route carefully and at low speed.
Read on DEC's siteState police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's siteNo past alerts for this trail since we started keeping track in October 2026.