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Adirondack Rail Trail

The Adirondack Rail Trail runs 3.1 miles along a converted railroad corridor, part of a larger rail-trail network being developed across the region. The flat, wide surface makes it accessible for walking, cycling, and other non-motorized uses year-round. Expect easy grades typical of former rail lines, with the gentle terrain suited to families or anyone looking for a straightforward outing.

Length
3.1 mi
Operator
Network
Difficulty
Not rated
§ Trail details
Surface
Compacted
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
The Coffee Bar
3.6 mi away
Restaurant
ADK Street Eats
1.2 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
4.6 mi away
Shelter
Placid Lean-To
2.7 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (25)
Trails (24)
Shelters (3)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar12.7 mi
  • The Vic15.0 mi
  • Johns Brook Lodge13.1 mi
Lean-tos (116)
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To5.8 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 81 Lean-To10.8 mi
  • Howard Lean-to13.2 mi
  • Beaver Point #212.1 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to12.5 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to12.6 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to12.2 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to12.2 mi
Primitive campsites (441)
  • Kiwasa Lake Site 15.2 mi
  • Moose Creek Site5.4 mi
  • Kiwasa Lake Site 25.4 mi
  • Saranac River Site 25.5 mi
  • Moose Pond Site 35.6 mi
  • Moose Pond Site 45.6 mi
  • Moose Pond Site 75.8 mi
  • Moose Pond Site 85.9 mi
§ Nearby parking

351 parking areas· 1 accessible

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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