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Hayes Brook Truck Trails NYSDEC Trailhead
Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 30, near Paul Smiths in Franklin County
Walk or mountain bike on dirt roads that traverse a pine plantation and forest to an old sheep meadow or to a lean-to near Grassy Pond spur.
This is a 7.2 miles RT to old sheep meadow. Located east of NYS Rt 30 on the Slush Pond Road approximately 4 miles north of Paul Smiths. Walk or ride your bike on these wide dirt roads that traverse a pine plantation and forest. The main trail leads to an old sheep meadow and an alternate spur trail dead-ends near Hayes Brook. The Grassy Pond spur trail is 1.4 miles long and leads to a lean to on the shore of the pond. Also good for cross country skiing.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 30 |
| Best Season: | spring, summer, fall and winter |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 44.4805967423 |
| Longitude: | -74.2788842879 |
| URL: | Hayes Brook Truck Trails NYSDEC Trailhead website |