Scarface Loop Trail

Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Scarface Mountain

1.5 mi

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

Scarface Mountain Trailhead

Starts 1.0 mi from Scarface Mountain Trailhead

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, 3:15 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

Scarface Mountain Trailhead
1.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Built On Prision Land With Permision From Doc
Mckenzie Bouldering Trail Parking
1.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
6 Vehicle Capacity
Oseetah Trails Trail Parking
1.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking
15 Spaces; 150' X 40'

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Scarface Mountain

Scarface Mountain Trail
3.2 miNotice
Starts 0.5 mi from Scarface Mountain Trailhead

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.

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Where to park

Scarface Mountain Trailhead

1.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Built On Prision Land With Permision From Doc

Mckenzie Bouldering Trail Parking

1.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking

6 Vehicle Capacity

Oseetah Trails Trail Parking

1.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking

15 Spaces; 150' X 40'

Distances are as the crow flies.

Scarface Loop 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

More trails near Scarface Mountain

Scarface Loop 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

More trails near Scarface Mountain

Paul Smith College Conservation Easement Tract

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