Giant Mountain Wilderness · near Zander Scott
This path isn't marked or looked after by DEC. Bring a map and know how to find your way.
DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
DEC is working on a plan to source materials and repair the roof. The damage does not impact users safety, though you might get wet if it is raining!
Read on DEC's siteThe Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine.
Read on DEC's siteThere is a temporary cover for this hole. DEC has started the planning process to repair/replace this lean-to.
Read on DEC's siteThe Hidden Cove Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness, will be worked on throughout the fall of 2026 starting the weekend of 10/17. Please do not disturb staged building materials. A notice will be posted if the lean-to is unavailable.
Read on DEC's siteDo not trespass on AMR lands and waters or participate in any unauthorized activities.
Read on DEC's siteThe brook is passable during low water conditions.
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.
Free parking reservation required May 1–Oct 31 at hikeamr.org (70 spots). No walk-ins except with a same-day bus ticket. Dogs not allowed on AMR land.
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Giant Mountain Wilderness.
No past alerts for this trail since we started keeping track in October 2026.