NoticeThis trail
The Scarface Mountain Trail has reopened.
The bridge over Ray Brook has been replaced.
Read on DEC's siteScarface Mountain Trail
Saranac Lakes Wild Forest · near Scarface Mountain
3.2 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Scarface Mountain Trailhead
Starts 0.5 mi from Scarface Mountain Trailhead
Closures and warnings
Notice3 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 · 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 Trailhead0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parkingBuilt On Prision Land With Permision From Doc
- Mckenzie Bouldering Trail Parking1.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking6 Vehicle Capacity
- Haystach/Mckenzie Mountain Parking1.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Scarface Mountain
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Saranac Lakes Wild Forest.
Trail markers: Red.