Adirondack Branch.
The Adirondack Branch runs 11.1 miles through the region, a moderate-length route suitable for a full-day outing or a casual multi-hour trek depending on pace. The distance puts it in the range of committed day hikes rather than quick excursions. Check current conditions before heading out, as longer routes can vary significantly with seasonal weather and trail maintenance schedules.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · tops out ~1,755 ft · live closures appear above
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Read the line before you walk it.
The trail in 2 sections.
At 11.1 miles, few hike it in a single push. It breaks into 2 trailhead-to-trailhead sections — tap Favorite to save a stretch, then hike it in the app instead of the whole line.
Sections auto-derived from trailhead & parking access · refined by editors
What the trailhead is doing today.
Where the hike begins.
What the route itself carries.
Summits reached, waters touched, and the lean-tos along the way — read it like a cue sheet, mile posts ascending.
Guides, outfitters & shuttles.
If you’re already out here.
Saranac Lake.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
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Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 23.9 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 21.6 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Brewing20.6 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille23.8 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
— 20.6 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
2- The St. Regis Suites18.7 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort24.0 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
— 18.7 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
3- White Pine Camp17.6 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE19.7 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
- Topridge21.3 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
— 17.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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Frequently asked.
- How long is the Adirondack Branch?The Adirondack Branch is approximately 11.1 miles (17.9 kilometers) — a long day-hike.
- How long does it take to hike the Adirondack Branch?Most hikers complete the Adirondack Branch in about 6 hours at a steady pace with roughly 741 feet of elevation gain. Allow extra time for rest stops, photos, weather, and trail conditions.
- How difficult is the Adirondack Branch?Based on its length and elevation gain, the Adirondack Branch is a demanding hike (741 ft of climbing over the route) — sustained climbing best suited to fit, experienced hikers. This is an estimate from route data, not an official trail rating — check current DEC advisories before heading out.