Part of the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest
Length: 2.2 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Next to Stewart Creek and NY Rte 8, coincident with Oregon Trail (which is not mentioned on the signage.) Note, there is parking area here on the south side of NY-28 and the trailhead is at the west end of the parking area. The trail is difficult to see from the road. When heading west on NY-28, the “Cod Pond” sign is very visible on the north side of the road.
Type: Out-and-back, ends at Cod Pond.
Elevation Gain: 270 ft
Activities: Hiking, fishing.
Amenities:
- Lake View
- Forest View
- Wildlife
- Primitive campsite near Cod Pond
Nearby (in Warren county, these destinations are about 15 miles away):
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- Food:
- Beck’s Tavern – 881 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek
- Kelly’s Good Eats and More – 2378 NY-28, Wevertown
- Wever Creek Diner – 2544 NY-28, North Creek
- Fuel:
- Stewarts Shops – 3259 NY-28, North Creek
- Sunoco – 3184 Rte 28, North Creek
- Food:
The trail is easy to follow but be aware that there are several muddy and several stony spots along the trail. There are frequently several trees down across places in the trail. After about 1/5 mile the trail splits from the Oregon Trail. At this point there is a registration book and clear signs for Cod Pond.
Find more information and a map at Warren County GIS.
Visit Wilcox Lake Wild Forest for a list of all trails and descriptions.
Visit Wilcox Lake Wild Forest North Map for a map of the northern part of the wilderness area.
Visit Wilcox Lake Wild Forest South Map for a map of the northern part of the wilderness area.
Contact Information:
General Information: DEC Region 5 Warrensburg Office: 518-623-1200 (M-F, 8:30 to 4:45); Info.R5@dec.ny.gov
Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
This is a Carry-In/Carry-Out area.
