Cobble Lookout Trailhead — Attraction in Town of Wilmington

The google directions take you directly to the little parking lot at the trail head, which is great, because it could be easy to just drive past the sign and there is little cell signal up there.

As the other reviews state, it is a great short and well-marked trail for the views you get at the end. It’s about 2.4 miles round trip with just a few inclines throughout and can be a little rocky at times but very manageable. I think it’s a great trail to bring your kids and dogs.

There are a few sections that can get muddy depending upon the amount of rain and because they go along some marshy areas. The trail has boards in place to go over the sections, but some don’t span as far as they should. You can tell there are easy ways people have walked around the mud at the sides. My recommendation is to look for those sections, wear bug spray, and bring bug spray.

When you get to the lookout, explore a little! If you head left, you will see a little area that has a great view (more of a lookout) once you go through a handful of trees.

I went on a Tuesday afternoon, and ran into only two other sets of hikers heading back on the trail. Had the whole lookout to myself!...

Short (1.3 I believe?) and fairly easy trail for most. ARRIVE EARLY. Like most other trails in the area there's a brown sign on the side of the road that can be easy to miss. You'll see signs for toll road but don't fear if you're coming from Wilmington this forks off right beforehand. There is a tiny parking lot and street parking and the parking lot was full when we arrived. We showed up before the sun fully rose and used headlamps. I will say the beginning is fairly easy to get lost at first especially in the dark. The trail eventually forks, you want to head to the left not right. Luckily some other folks who knew their way helped us out and we made it to the end. This was also after heavy rain all day and night prior so parts were muddy and water running through. Don't let any of this bother you for the view you...

Chose this trail for my 3 year old's first hike in the Adirondacks. We took our time going up, stopping occasionally to take in the sights and sounds of the woods. The view at the top is incredible given how little work is needed to get there. The hike can be done in a relatively short amount of time, but it's helpful to plan accordingly if you have really young kids who will walk the entire way (it took us about an hour to reach the lookout and much less time to get back to the car). Overall, this is a fantastic activity for families with young kids who want to get out...