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Algonquin Trail

Maintained by the NYSDEC and marked by yellow disk blazes, this substantial route extends approximately 12.8 kilometers through Adirondack terrain. The trail is reported to offer varied topography and, in places, expansive views characteristic of the region's high-country wilderness. Though the approach demands sustained effort over considerable distance, the path itself remains well-defined for those seeking a longer day in the mountains.

Length
8.0 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 5,020 ftMin 2,251 ftNet gain 4,404 ft
5,020 ft2,251 ft0 mi2.0 mi4.0 mi6.0 mi8.0 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
MacIntyre Brook
0.13 mi off
§ 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
9.3 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
8.5 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
9.6 mi away
Shelter
Kagel Lean-To
1.0 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (34)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge5.6 mi
Lean-tos (139)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To15.2 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To10.4 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To12.7 mi
  • Howard Lean-to6.0 mi
  • Beaver Point #22.0 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to2.7 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to2.8 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to2.3 mi
Primitive campsites (258)
  • NYSDEC0.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

292 parking areas· 2 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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