Caution
Road construction and culvert replacement will take place on Old Military Road and Jessup River Road for the next several weeks.
Roads will remain passable but occasional delays are expected.
Read on DEC's siteSchaefer Trail
Gore Mountain · near Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest
4.8 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Trail Parking
Starts 1.3 mi from Trail Parking
Closures and warnings
No alertsDEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
4 more alerts for the East Central regionCaution
- Notice
Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni could have variable conditions.
Be prepared to adapt or have a backup plan.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
All public motor vehicle roads are open.
Read on DEC's site - Notice
Hudson Gorge Wilderness
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
- Trail Parking1.3 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- Trail Parking1.4 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- Chatiemac Lake Parking Lot1.9 mi from the trail · DEC parkingSmall < 5 Cars
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest
Trail map from NY State DEC.
Trail markers: Blue.