The Split Rock Wild Forest trails encompass 2- to 6-mile loops, ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. 

The trailhead on Lakeshore Road, 5.8 miles south of Essex and 4.7 miles north of Westport. Here you will find a series of trails through New York’s largest protected forest on Lake Champlain. Trails go up, over, and along this mountain, overlooking Lake Champlain with wetlands, little waterfalls, an old quarry, hidden bays, and views.