ClosedThis trail
Shallow Lake Trail
Pigeon Lake Wilderness
1.2 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Deep in the woods
Reached by other trails. Closest parking: Cascades Trail Parking Lot, about 4.4 mi away.
Closures and warnings
Closed- NoticeMentions this trail
Shallow Lake Bridge is complete, although the trail is very wet beyond the bridge.
Read on DEC's site
2 more alerts for Pigeon Lake WildernessCaution
- Caution
The bridge across Andy's Creek, leading to the lean-to at the end of the Andy's Creek Trail, is out.
All users should be prepared to access the area by alternate means. For example, through portaging over the beaver dam by the boat landing and paddling further up Andy's Creek, one can then access the trail and the lean-to.
Read on DEC's site - Caution
The bridge crossing over the Oswego Pond Outlet on the Twitchell Lake Trail has washed out.
An old beaver den can be used to cross the outlet.
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
- Cascades Trail Parking Lot4.4 mi from the trail · DEC parkingFair Condition
- Blue Ridge Parking4.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
- 7Th Lake Boat Launch Parking4.7 mi from the trail · DEC parking
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Pigeon Lake Wilderness.