State Land

Trout River State Forest

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  • Open for recreation: Year-round
Trout River State Forest location

The 635-acre Trout River State Forest offers a rustic outdoor experience with limited developed amenities. There are two hiking trails in the northern section of the property. The state land is used for water quality protection, recreation, wildlife habitat and timber production.

 

Featured Activities

General information on hiking includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

There are two trails on the property located off of Poplar Street.

  • The yellow trail is 0.88 mile long and starts on the west side of Poplar Street. It extends west to the Trout River before looping back.
  • The red trail starts on the east side of Poplar Street and heads northeast for 0.43 mile before looping back an additional 0.47 mile over Poplar Street and reconnecting to the yellow trail.

General information on primitive camping includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Primitive camping is allowed. Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail or body of water. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger.

General information on fishing includes how-to and safety tips and links to seasons, rules and regulations.

The yellow trail provides access to the Trout River which is ideal for trout fishing.

Adirondack/Lake Champlain Fishing provides information on fishing in the area and links to top fishing waters, stocking lists, public fishing access and waters open to ice fishing listed by county.

Wildlife Management Unit: 5A

General information on trapping includes how-to and safety tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations.

Hunting is allowed during appropriate seasons.

Wildlife Management Unit: 5A

General information on trapping includes how-to and safety tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations.

Trapping is allowed during appropriate seasons.

General information on animals includes links to information about birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects that inhabit or migrate through the state.

Directions

From the town of Constable, head north on State Route 30 for 0.34 mile. Turn right onto Davenport Drive and continue for 0.39 mile. Finally, turn left onto Poplar Street and continue for 3.28 miles. The parking area will be on your left.

  • Poplar Street Parking Lot (44.976882°N, 74.298182°W) Google Maps

All coordinates provided are in decimal degrees using NAD83/WGS84 datum.

Rules, Regulations and Outdoor Safety

Practice Leave No Trace Principles when recreating on state land to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, minimize impact on the natural resources and avoid conflicts with other users.

All users of Trout River State Forest must follow all State Land Use Regulations and should follow all Outdoor Safety Practices for the safety of the user and protection of the resource.

Specific Rules

Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and horseback riding are allowed within the property but there are no designated trails or maintained areas for these activities.

Planning and Management

DEC is developing a management plan (UMP) which will describe the management activities for these lands. In addition to management objectives, the management plan will contain detailed information on natural features, recreational infrastructure, geology, natural and human history, habitats, wildlife, fisheries and much more.

If you have questions and/or comments about this UMP, please email us at [email protected].

Nearby State Lands, Facilities, Amenities and Other Information

State Lands and Facilities

Where to Find Nearby Amenities

  • Lodging and dining opportunities as well as gas, food and other supplies can be found in the nearby community of Malone.

Franklin County Tourism Office can provide information about other recreation, attractions and amenities in this area.

Numerous guidebooks and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores and on-line booksellers.

Additional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Check area chambers of commerce, telephone directories or search the internet for listings.

Consider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills. See the NYS Outdoor Guides Association for information on outdoor guides.

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Region 5 - Eastern Adirondacks/Lake Champlain
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