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Spruce Mountain

Spruce Mountain's trail details remain unverified in current mapping data, making it difficult to assess length or difficulty with confidence. The peak itself likely offers typical Adirondack mixed forest ascent, though specifics about trailhead location, elevation gain, and route conditions aren't available through standard sources. Check with local ranger stations or the DEC for current access information before heading out.

Length
0.0 mi
Operator
Network
Difficulty
Not rated
§ Trail details
Surface
Ground
Status
User-created
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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ClosureSouthern

The Spruce Mountain Trail to the fire tower is closed for the following dates - October 26, 2024 through December 8, 20…

The Spruce Mountain Trail to the fire tower is closed for the following dates - October 26, 2024 through December 8, 2024 - to correspond with regular hunting season for white-tailed deer.

Source: NYS DEC · last updated 15 hours ago

NoticeSouthern

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract.

The Spruce Mountain Fire Tower Trail is the only recreation currently available on this tract. Public ATV access is NOT permitted on any conservation easement lands in this area (Northway Properties and Lyme Adirondack Forest Company). State police and NYS Rangers will be called for trespass violations.

Source: NYS DEC · last updated 15 hours ago

NoticeSouthern

Please be aware that wasp nests have been reported at the base of Spruce Mountain Fire Tower.

Source: NYS DEC · last updated 15 hours ago

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Caffe Vero
14.0 mi away
Restaurant
Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post
10.0 mi away
General store
Adirondack Country Store
15.1 mi away
Shelter
Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To
7.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (13)
Trails (21)
Lean-tos (6)
  • lean-to12.8 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To7.8 mi
  • Lizard Pond Lean-To8.0 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To7.8 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #2 Lean-To8.3 mi
  • Murphy Lake Lean-To12.3 mi
Primitive campsites (108)
  • River Road Campsite 55.5 mi
  • Buttermilk Road Campsite 75.5 mi
  • Buttermilk Road Campsite 85.6 mi
  • Buttermilk Road Campsite 65.6 mi
  • Bear Slide Road Campsite 175.7 mi
  • Gay Pond Road Campsite 105.7 mi
  • Bear Slides Road Campsite 185.8 mi
  • Gay Pond Road Campsite 125.9 mi
§ Nearby parking

222 parking areas· 1 accessible

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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