Part of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness
Length: 6 miles to the Pharaoh Lake Loop Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: The trail climbs 710 feet in the first 1.1 miles, then has a series of ascents and descents of under 100 feet, then descends 885 to Pharaoh Lake. The Springhill Pond Spur trail extends 0.3 miles to the largest of the Springhill Ponds.
Trailhead: New Hague Road via the Berrymill Pond Trail
Type: Out-and-back
Activities: Hiking, camping, fishing
Amenities: There are 6 lean-to’s and 14 primitive campsites around Pharaoh Lake and two primitive campsites on the north side of the largest Springhill Pond.
For more information and a map, please visit NY DEC.
Visit Pharaoh Lake Wilderness for a list of all trails and descriptions.
Visit Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Map for a map 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.