Caution
The Piseco-Perkins Clearing Snowmobile (S43) is closed to the public until further notice.
For questions or concerns please contact the Northville DEC office at: 518-863-4545.
Read on DEC's siteWatch Hill Trail
Jessup River Wild Forest · near Watch Hill
1.1 mi
This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.
Watch Hill Parking Area
Starts 0.3 mi from Watch Hill Parking Area
Closures and warnings
No alertsDEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.
2 more alerts for Jessup River Wild ForestCaution
- Notice
The Crotched Pond tract interior parking area is open.
Non-motorized recreation on the Crotched Pond tract is allowed outside of the 1-acre camp envelopes.
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4 more alerts for the East Central regionCaution
- 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 site - Notice
Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni could have variable conditions.
Be prepared to adapt or have a backup plan.
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All public motor vehicle roads are open.
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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
- Watch Hill Parking Area0.3 mi from the trail · DEC parkingAccomodates 6 Cars
- Snowy Mountain Trail Parking0.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking9 Car Capacity
- Indian Lake Parking2.5 mi from the trail · DEC parking5 Car Capacity
Distances are as the crow flies.
More trails near Watch Hill
Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Jessup River Wild Forest.
Trail markers: Red.