Trail Overview

This track follows along the old logging railroad line through the heart of Tughill forest land. Along this route, you will see abundant wildlife, swamps, deep forests, and cold water streams and brooks. The route starts at Tabolt Corners and goes on for roughly 10 miles with varying trail conditions. Starts as gravel and gradually deteriorates to a mostly rock and dirt track with large water holes. This is a snowmobile trail in the winter. ABSOLUTELY NO ATVS OR SXS USE ON THIS CORRIDOR. This area is patrolled aggressively, so stick to the rules. Please pack out what you bring and keep the area as pristine as you found it.

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Difficulty

Recommended to air down at the start of the trail for comfort. Trail conditions deteriorate the further you go. Expect large water holes and large loose rocks in the trail.

History

The Glenfield and Western Railroad, a single track, standard gauge road connects with the Utica line of the Rome,. The Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad (operated by the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company) at Glenfield extends in a westerly direction to a large timber tract located in the townships of Osceola and Montague, Lewis County, a distance of approximately 13 miles. The line was begun in 1901, and the rails were taken up in 1931.

Technical Rating

Eric Marsden

Jul 14, 2026

2011 RAM 1500

Obstructed

The G&W Road is closed at the East Branch of Fish Creek Bridge (43.64709, -75.61918) due to an issue identified with scouring of the bridge abutments which has created a safety issue. A gate was installed to prevent crossing of the bridge with motor vehicles. There has been difficulty in keeping the gate in place due to vandalism, so that is why it may not be shut and/or signs missing indicating closure. NYS DEC is working with Conservation Easement Landowners on plans and approval to complete repairs to allow for reopening the bridge to public use. Timeframe for completion is unknown but hope to have completed this year. Until repairs are completed non-motorized public use is allowed across the bridge to allow access to State Forest and Conservation Easement lands beyond the bridge.

Eric Marsden

Jul 04, 2026

2011 RAM 1500

Obstructed

Impassable Water Crossing

The bridge is closed at the bridge crossing fish creek "temporarily". I have an email out to the DEC Region 6 folks asking for more details. Will update as soon as I know more.

Justin Evon

Apr 18, 2026

2002 Jeep Wrangler

Open

DustyMuddy/WetSnow/Ice

Decent ride from Alger to corrigan hill rd tabolt rd had had some slush and hard pack and deep ruts leading in required 4lo few spots but great ride !

Eric Marsden

Apr 09, 2026

2011 RAM 1500

Open

Snow/IceMuddy/Wet

Some slush and ice underneath that. Trail is open but bring recovery gear if you are alone.