West Branch Trail

Pigeon Lake Wilderness · near Twitchell Lake

0.5 mi

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

About 5.5 mi in from Twitchell Lake

You'll hike other trails to get here.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

3 more alerts for Pigeon Lake WildernessCaution

Caution
The bridge across Andy's Creek, leading to the lean-to at the end of the Andy's Creek Trail, is out.
All users should be prepared to access the area by alternate means. For example, through portaging over the beaver dam by the boat landing and paddling further up Andy's Creek, one can then access the trail and the lean-to.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The bridge crossing over the Oswego Pond Outlet on the Twitchell Lake Trail has washed out.
An old beaver den can be used to cross the outlet.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Shallow Lake Bridge is complete, although the trail is very wet beyond the bridge.
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 6:30 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

Twitchell Lake Parking
4.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
125Ft By 60Ft
Orvis Schoolhouse (Safford Pond Trail) Parking
5.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
50Ft By 60Ft
Stillwater Mountain Parking Area
6.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Twitchell Lake

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Pigeon Lake Wilderness.

Trail markers: Yellow.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Pigeon Lake Wilderness

West Branch Trail

Pigeon Lake Wilderness · near Twitchell Lake

0.5 mi

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

About 5.5 mi in from Twitchell Lake

You'll hike other trails to get here.

Closures and warnings

No alerts

DEC hasn't posted anything about this trail.

3 more alerts for Pigeon Lake WildernessCaution

Caution
The bridge across Andy's Creek, leading to the lean-to at the end of the Andy's Creek Trail, is out.
All users should be prepared to access the area by alternate means. For example, through portaging over the beaver dam by the boat landing and paddling further up Andy's Creek, one can then access the trail and the lean-to.
Read on DEC's site
Caution
The bridge crossing over the Oswego Pond Outlet on the Twitchell Lake Trail has washed out.
An old beaver den can be used to cross the outlet.
Read on DEC's site
Notice
Shallow Lake Bridge is complete, although the trail is very wet beyond the bridge.
Read on DEC's site

Updated from DEC at Oct 16, 6:30 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

Twitchell Lake Parking
4.0 mi from the trail · DEC parking
125Ft By 60Ft
Orvis Schoolhouse (Safford Pond Trail) Parking
5.6 mi from the trail · DEC parking
50Ft By 60Ft
Stillwater Mountain Parking Area
6.2 mi from the trail · DEC parking

Distances are as the crow flies.

More trails near Twitchell Lake

Trail map from NY State DEC. DEC's page for Pigeon Lake Wilderness.

Trail markers: Yellow.

Spot a mistake or missing trail? Tell us

← All trails in Pigeon Lake Wilderness

West Branch Trail

Closures and warnings

The bridge across Andy's Creek, leading to the lean-to at the end of the Andy's Creek Trail, is out.

The bridge crossing over the Oswego Pond Outlet on the Twitchell Lake Trail has washed out.

Shallow Lake Bridge is complete, although the trail is very wet beyond the bridge.

Where to park

More trails near Twitchell Lake

West Branch Trail

Closures and warnings

The bridge across Andy's Creek, leading to the lean-to at the end of the Andy's Creek Trail, is out.

The bridge crossing over the Oswego Pond Outlet on the Twitchell Lake Trail has washed out.

Shallow Lake Bridge is complete, although the trail is very wet beyond the bridge.

Where to park

More trails near Twitchell Lake

Other trailheads nearby

Past alerts