Rat Pond Trail

Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Rat Pond Water Access

1.0 mi

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

Rat Pond Water Access Parking

Closest parking

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

3 more alerts for Saranac Lakes Wild ForestCaution

Caution
Changes have been made to the primitive tent sites at Follensby Clear Pond to improve distance between campsites and the Pond.
In 2025, five new primitive tent sites were opened and five existing sites were permanently closed. A map and more info can be found on Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The trail from Echo Pond to Cobble Hill and the Purple Trail is flooded by beaver activity.
Sections of these trails are very muddy. Hikers and bikers should avoid using the Purple Trail or the trail up the east side of Cobble Hill.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The Connery Pond, Saint Germain Pond, and Little Clear/Little Green roads are open.
Read on DEC's site

4 more alerts for the Northern regionCaution

Caution
Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.
Keep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.
Keep a safe distance, use caution, and always yield to them.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The seasonal public access roads on this easement are open.
Due to areas of erosion, it is recommended that only high clearance vehicles be used on Madawaska Pond Road.
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

Rat Pond Water Access Parking
0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking
3 Vehicle Capacity
Upper Saranac Lake Boat Launch Parking
0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Paved, 30 Spaces; 225' X 97'
Fish Pond Truck Trail Parking Lot
0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
10 Vehicle Capacity

Distances are as the crow flies.

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Where to park

Rat Pond Water Access Parking

0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking

3 Vehicle Capacity

Upper Saranac Lake Boat Launch Parking

0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Paved, 30 Spaces; 225' X 97'

Fish Pond Truck Trail Parking Lot

0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking

10 Vehicle Capacity

Distances are as the crow flies.

Rat Pond Trail

Closures and warnings

Changes have been made to the primitive tent sites at Follensby Clear Pond to improve distance between campsites and the Pond.

The trail from Echo Pond to Cobble Hill and the Purple Trail is flooded by beaver activity.

The Connery Pond, Saint Germain Pond, and Little Clear/Little Green roads are open.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

The seasonal public access roads on this easement are open.

Where to park

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Rat Pond Trail

Closures and warnings

Changes have been made to the primitive tent sites at Follensby Clear Pond to improve distance between campsites and the Pond.

The trail from Echo Pond to Cobble Hill and the Purple Trail is flooded by beaver activity.

The Connery Pond, Saint Germain Pond, and Little Clear/Little Green roads are open.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

Reminder that this is a working forest conservation easement and users of the property should expect to encounter log trucks and logging equipment at any time.

The seasonal public access roads on this easement are open.

Where to park

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Paul Smith College Conservation Easement Tract

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