Shanty Brook Trail

Part of the Siamese Ponds Wilderness
Length: 1.3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Trailhead: Hwy 8 west of Bakers Mills
Coordinates: -74.142 43.536
Type: Out-and-back – Ends at waterfall
Elevation Gain: 134 ft
Activities: Hiking, fishing
Amenities:

  • Water View
  • Forest View
  • Wildlife

Nearby (in Warren county, these destinations are about 15 miles away):

    • 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

Important: Must wade the East Branch of the Sacandaga River to reach this trail. Best in late summer when water is low.

Find more information at All-Trails.
Visit Siamese Ponds for a list of all trails and descriptions.
Visit Siamese Ponds Map for a map of the entire 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.

 

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Town of Johnsburg
Johnsburg Hikes & Trails
Hiking Warren County

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