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Adirondack Rail Trail

This short segment of the Adirondack Rail Trail runs just 0.7 miles along the former rail corridor, suited for walking, cycling, and cross-country skiing depending on season. The flat, wide grade makes it accessible for most users year-round. Check local maps to confirm which section you're accessing, as the broader rail-trail network spans multiple communities across the region.

Length
0.7 mi
Operator
Network
Difficulty
Not rated
§ Trail details
Surface
Asphalt
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Moon
1.4 mi away
Restaurant
Blue Line Brewery
0.2 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
1.4 mi away
Shelter
Saranac Islands Site 2 Lean-To
3.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (31)
Trails (24)
Shelters (2)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar14.6 mi
  • The Vic11.9 mi
Lean-tos (94)
  • Fish Pond Site 2 Lean-To14.0 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To7.9 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 81 Lean-To8.3 mi
  • Beaver Point #214.7 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to14.9 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to15.1 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to14.8 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to14.8 mi
Primitive campsites (554)
  • Kiwasa Lake Site 12.7 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 32.8 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 22.9 mi
  • Kiwasa Lake Site 22.9 mi
  • Eagle Island3.1 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 13.2 mi
  • Sable Island3.2 mi
  • Moose Creek Site3.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

340 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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Trail data from OpenStreetMap (© OSM contributors, ODbL).