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Barnum Brook Trail

A gentle loop through diverse woodland, this trail offers an accessible introduction to Adirondack forest ecosystems. Meandering for just over 1.7 kilometers, the path is reported to follow its namesake brook and often holds opportunities for wildlife observation in the streamside corridor. The relatively flat terrain makes it a suitable option for those seeking a tranquil and unhurried natural excursion, though conditions along the brook itself may vary seasonally.

§ Overview

Barnum Brook Trail runs 0.7 miles (1.0 km) with about 49 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 35 minutes on the trail.

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Length
0.7 mi
Elevation gain
49 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
33 min
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,709 ftMin 1,683 ftNet gain 43 ft
1,709 ft1,683 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi0.8 mi1.1 mi
§ Nearby parking

50 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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Saranac Juice
9.9 mi away
Restaurant
The 1892 Bar & Grille
6.0 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
10.7 mi away
Shelter
The Vic
0.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (5)
Lakes & ponds (37)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • The Vic0.2 mi
Lean-tos (12)
  • Grass Pond Lean-To3.0 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to4.5 mi
  • Sheep Meadow Lean-To #14.9 mi
  • Sheep Meadow Lean-To #24.9 mi
  • St. Regis Pond Site 3 Lean-To5.5 mi
  • Fish Pond Site 2 Lean-To6.4 mi
  • Fish Pond Site 5 Lean-To6.4 mi
  • Follensby Clear Lean-To9.6 mi
Primitive campsites (356)
  • Mountain Pond #11.4 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #11.4 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #21.5 mi
  • Mountain Pond #21.5 mi
  • Osgood River Campsite #21.9 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #32.0 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #42.1 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #52.1 mi
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