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Adirondack Rail Trail

The Adirondack Rail Trail follows a converted railroad corridor for 1.9 miles through the central Adirondacks. The flat, wide surface makes it accessible year-round for walking, cycling, and winter recreation. This section connects to a broader network of rail-trail segments being developed across the region.

Length
1.9 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
Origin Coffee
3.7 mi away
Restaurant
The 1892 Bar & Grille
2.0 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
3.7 mi away
Shelter
Saranac Islands Site 2 Lean-To
3.0 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (6)
Lakes & ponds (23)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • The Vic7.4 mi
Lean-tos (41)
  • Fish Pond Site 2 Lean-To9.1 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To12.0 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 81 Lean-To6.6 mi
  • Duck Hole Lean-to #115.1 mi
  • Duck Hole Lean-to #215.2 mi
  • Moose Pond13.1 mi
  • Cold River Lean-to #114.7 mi
  • Cold River Lean-to #214.8 mi
Primitive campsites (477)
  • Lake Colby Campsite 12.0 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 22.2 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 32.2 mi
  • Fern Island2.9 mi
  • Eagle Island3.0 mi
  • Sable Island3.2 mi
  • Halfway Island3.3 mi
  • Green Island3.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

303 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).