Lake George Wild Forest · near Lower Shelving Rock Rd/Day Use
DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
Never approach or feed any wildlife, report unusual animal behavior at 518-623-1200. In an emergency, call 911 or NYSDEC Dispatch at (518) 897-1326.
Read on DEC's siteThe entire site is closed (no camping or campfires) until further notice.
Read on DEC's siteIntersections provide directional signage that reflect the marker color changes. Please be mindful and prepared to adapt.
Read on DEC's siteThere are many herd paths, old roads and skid trails throughout the unit, those bushwacking should navigate with a map and compass rather than follow the paths created by others. Unofficial trails do not receive maintenance from DEC staff.
Read on DEC's siteUpdated 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.
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Lake George Wild Forest.
Also called: Shelving Rock Mountain Trail - Section 1, Shelving Rock Mountain Trail - Section 2, Shelving Rock Mountain Trail - Section 3, Shelving Rock Mountain Trail - Section 4, Shelving Rock Mountain Trail - Section 5, Shelving Rock Mountain Trail - Section 6.
Trail markers: Yellow.
No past alerts for this trail since we started keeping track in October 2026.