West Branch Nature Trail

Whiteface Mountain Ski Center · near Roadside pull-off

1.3 mi

This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.

Pull Off Parking

Closest parking

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

9 more alerts for the High Peaks regionCaution

Caution
Hurricane Mountain WildernessThe roof on the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower has been damaged.
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 site
Notice
The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qué…
The 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 site
Notice
The Island House Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness has a hole in the roof.
There is a temporary cover for this hole. DEC has started the planning process to repair/replace this lean-to.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The Hidden Cove Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness, will be worke…
The 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 site
Notice
Advance reservations for parking, daily access, and overnight access to trailheads accessed through the AMR are required May 1 through Oct. 31.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Rules specific to this property include no camping, no dogs, no drones, and no off-trail travel.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The easement agreement provides for public hiking only on designated trails and roads.
Do not trespass on AMR lands and waters or participate in any unauthorized activities.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The bridge over Ouluska Brook has collapsed into the brook.
The brook is passable during low water conditions.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
McKenzie Mountain Wilderness
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 5:30 PM ET · 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

Pull Off Parking
0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking
8 Spaces
Lower Notch Parking
0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
2 Spaces
Notch Parking
1.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
2 Spaces

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Roadside pull-off

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Whiteface Mountain Ski Center.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Whiteface Mountain Ski Center

West Branch Nature Trail

Whiteface Mountain Ski Center · near Roadside pull-off

1.3 mi

This trail, one way. Your whole hike may be longer.

Pull Off Parking

Closest parking

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

9 more alerts for the High Peaks regionCaution

Caution
Hurricane Mountain WildernessThe roof on the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower has been damaged.
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 site
Notice
The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qué…
The 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 site
Notice
The Island House Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness has a hole in the roof.
There is a temporary cover for this hole. DEC has started the planning process to repair/replace this lean-to.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The Hidden Cove Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness, will be worke…
The 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 site
Notice
Advance reservations for parking, daily access, and overnight access to trailheads accessed through the AMR are required May 1 through Oct. 31.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Rules specific to this property include no camping, no dogs, no drones, and no off-trail travel.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The easement agreement provides for public hiking only on designated trails and roads.
Do not trespass on AMR lands and waters or participate in any unauthorized activities.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
The bridge over Ouluska Brook has collapsed into the brook.
The brook is passable during low water conditions.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
McKenzie Mountain Wilderness
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 5:30 PM ET · 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

Pull Off Parking
0.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking
8 Spaces
Lower Notch Parking
0.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
2 Spaces
Notch Parking
1.1 mi from the trail · DEC parking
2 Spaces

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Roadside pull-off

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Whiteface Mountain Ski Center.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Whiteface Mountain Ski Center

West Branch Nature Trail

Closures and warnings

Hurricane Mountain WildernessThe roof on the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower has been damaged.

The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qué…

The Island House Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness has a hole in the roof.

The Hidden Cove Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness, will be worke…

Advance reservations for parking, daily access, and overnight access to trailheads accessed through the AMR are required May 1 through Oct. 31.

Rules specific to this property include no camping, no dogs, no drones, and no off-trail travel.

The easement agreement provides for public hiking only on designated trails and roads.

The bridge over Ouluska Brook has collapsed into the brook.

McKenzie Mountain Wilderness

Where to park

More trails near Roadside pull-off

West Branch Nature Trail

Closures and warnings

Hurricane Mountain WildernessThe roof on the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower has been damaged.

The Adirondack Canoe Route is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) which links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Qué…

The Island House Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness has a hole in the roof.

The Hidden Cove Lean-to on the eastern shore of Long Lake, in the Adirondack Canoe Route Zone of the High Peaks Wilderness, will be worke…

Advance reservations for parking, daily access, and overnight access to trailheads accessed through the AMR are required May 1 through Oct. 31.

Rules specific to this property include no camping, no dogs, no drones, and no off-trail travel.

The easement agreement provides for public hiking only on designated trails and roads.

The bridge over Ouluska Brook has collapsed into the brook.

McKenzie Mountain Wilderness

Where to park

More trails near Roadside pull-off

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