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Often a short stroll is all it takes to find solitude, relaxation, fresh air and clear water along the Adirondack North Country Scenic Byways
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 |