Vacant Lot Trail

Total Miles 0.6
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail leads you to a lake at the end, where the old Shawanga Lodge used to stand. I didn't see any "no motorized vehicles beyond this point" or "no trespassing" signs until the end of the trail, where you hit a locked gate where the private property begins. Not much room at the end to turn around, so be mindful of the rig. The Wurtsboro Ridge SF Long Path does parallel this trail; be mindful that you don't drive on that.

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Difficulty

Not difficult to travel except getting on the trail from Mamakating Road, where water runoff has carved the ditch. Keep an eye out for the old downed trees that used to run to the lodge.

Technical Rating

2

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Snipe Master
May 01, 2026
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Getting on the trail requires a minimum of 9 inch clearance, I piled up rocks and sticks to be safe otherwise i had mm to spare. There are multiple places worn down that could easily bottom out on. Also there are downed power lines (no power) to watch out for. Other than that theres a decent clearing 3/4 of the way up and a nice lake at the top. At the top there is an easy place to turn around but right before you get there, the trees close in on the trail, watch your mirrors and check it out before making the final stretch. Other than the 1st switch back and getting on, the trail is really easy

Vacant Lot Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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