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Beaver Meadow Trail

A tranquil path through varied Adirondack terrain, this 4.2-kilometer route meanders alongside wetlands and through quiet forest, marked throughout by blue disks. Maintained by the NYSDEC, the trail is reported to offer glimpses of beaver activity and local wildlife where meadow edges meet woodland. The walking is generally level and unhurried, suited to those seeking a measured immersion in accessible backcountry rather than dramatic elevation or distant views.

Length
2.6 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 4,416 ftMin 1,755 ftNet gain 2,671 ft
4,416 ft1,755 ft0 mi0.6 mi1.3 mi1.9 mi2.6 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Peak
Armstrong Mountain
4,400 ft46er · No. 22
Peak
Pyramid Peak
4,596 ft
Peak
Sawteeth
4,100 ft46er · No. 35
§ 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
Old Mountain Coffee Company
4.5 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
4.5 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
8.6 mi away
Shelter
Wolf Jaw Lean-To
1.9 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (9)
Lakes & ponds (48)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge2.5 mi
Lean-tos (108)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To10.8 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To3.2 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To15.3 mi
  • Howard Lean-to2.5 mi
  • Beaver Point #27.6 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to8.2 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to8.2 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to7.9 mi
Primitive campsites (215)
  • NYSDEC1.0 mi
  • NYSDEC1.4 mi
  • NYSDEC1.4 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181921.4 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181881.5 mi
  • NYSDEC1.5 mi
  • NYSDEC1.9 mi
  • NYSDEC2.0 mi
§ Nearby parking

273 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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