Oregon Trail

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Part of the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest

Cod Pond Sign
Cod Pond Sign

Length: ~2.8 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Next to Stewart Creek and NY Rte 8, coincident with the Cod Pond Trail. The trail is difficult to see from the road.
There is  parking area here on the south side of NY-28 and the trailhead is at the west end of the parking area. When heading west on NY-28, the “Cod Pond” sign is very visible on the north side of the road.
Type: Out-and-back or thru-trail
Elevation Gain: ~225 ft
Activities: Hiking, fishing
NOTE: There is a waterfall on Stewart Creek.

Oregon Trail
Oregon Trail

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
Cod Pond Trailhead Sign
Cod Pond Trailhead Sign

There is NO sign for Oregon Trail! The destinations listed on the signs are Cod Pond, Stewart Creek, North Bend, and Baldwin Springs.
Shortly after the trail begins there is also a sign saying fish as bait is prohibited in Little Joe Pond.
The trail is easy to follow but be aware that there are several muddy and several stony spots along the trail. There are several trees down across places in the trail. After about 1/5 mile the trail splits from the Cod Pond Trail. At this point there is a registration book and clear signs for Cod Pond and the other trails.

Find more information and maps at Warren County GIS or Warren County Rec Map.
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.

Register for your Hike
Register for your Hike

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.

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