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Bartlett Ridge Trail

A rugged segment within the high-peaks backcountry, this nearly five-kilometer route threads through demanding terrain under NYSDEC stewardship. Yellow blazes are reported to mark the way from Panther Gorge to the Bartlett and South Haystack junction, where blue markers take over for the descent toward Warden's Camp. The trail serves chiefly as a connector between these points, offering passage through terrain that rewards careful navigation and steady effort.

§ Overview

Bartlett Ridge Trail runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) with about 1,901 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a sustained climb, about 2 h 30 min on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
3.0 mi
Elevation gain
1,901 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
2 h 28 m
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 3,825 ftMin 2,028 ftNet gain 1,901 ft
3,825 ft2,028 ft0 mi0.8 mi1.5 mi2.3 mi3.0 mi
§ Nearby parking

42 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
Old Mountain Coffee Company
8.3 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
8.3 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
12.1 mi away
Shelter
Panther Gorge Lean-To
1.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (42)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge4.7 mi
Lean-tos (86)
  • Panther Gorge Lean-To1.3 mi
  • Panther Gorge Leanto1.3 mi
  • Slant Rock Lean-To2.3 mi
  • Slant Rock Lean-to2.5 mi
  • Bushnell Falls Lean-to #23.4 mi
  • Bushnell Falls #2 Lean-To3.6 mi
  • Casey Brook Leanto3.6 mi
  • Bushnell Falls #1 Lean-To3.6 mi
Primitive campsites (182)
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Sno-bird1.6 mi
  • Camping site2.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.1 mi
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