Caution
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until repairs can be made to the structure.
The Fire Tower on Hadley Mountain is a nearby alternative.
Read on DEC's siteSt. John Connector Trail
Wilcox Lake Wild Forest · near St. John Lake
0.4 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
St. John Lake Parking Lot
Closest parking
Closures and warnings
No alertsDEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
2 more alerts for Wilcox Lake Wild ForestCaution
- Notice
Please be aware that wasp nests have been reported at the southern end of the Murphy Middle Bennett Trail between Creek Road and Bennett Lake.
Read on DEC's site
9 more alerts for the Southern regionClosed
- Closed
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular…
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract and is closed to the public during regular bug game hunting season in the northern zone, which includes bear and deer seasons. Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company). State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.
Read on DEC's site - Closed
Dennie Road winter-use trails are closed for the season.
Read on DEC's site - Caution
The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower is currently closed until the structure can be repaired.
The Fire Tower on Hadley Mountain is a nearby alternative.
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
- St. John Lake Parking LotAt the trail · DEC parkingMedium 5 - 20 Cars
- Bakertown Parking Area4.2 mi from the trail · DEC parkingSmall < 5 Cars
- W. Stony Creek Rd Baldwin Springs Parking4.3 mi from the trail · DEC parkingSmall < 5 Cars
Distances are as the crow flies.
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Wilcox Lake Wild Forest.