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Big Slide Trail

A distinctive path through the Adirondack landscape, this trail stretches just over three kilometers and is maintained by the NYSDEC. Red round blazes mark its course, guiding hikers through terrain that offers a focused exploration of the region. Though modest in length, the route provides access to elevations and perspectives characteristic of the High Peaks area.

Length
2.0 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 4,190 ftMin 2,310 ftNet gain 1,880 ft
4,190 ft2,310 ft0 mi0.5 mi1.0 mi1.5 mi2.0 mi
§ 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
4.0 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
4.0 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
6.7 mi away
Shelter
Howard Lean-to
0.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (43)
Trails (24)
Shelters (2)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar14.4 mi
  • Johns Brook Lodge0.9 mi
Lean-tos (115)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To9.8 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To6.3 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To12.0 mi
  • Howard Lean-to0.8 mi
  • Beaver Point #26.8 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to7.6 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to7.6 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to7.1 mi
Primitive campsites (206)
  • NYS DEC0.8 mi
  • NYS DEC0.8 mi
  • NYS DEC0.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • NYS DEC1.0 mi
  • NYS DEC1.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

287 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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