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Big Slope Trail

A brief but steep connector through mature forest, this trail earns its name from a gradient that delivers considerable elevation gain in a short distance. The route measures just over half a kilometer yet is reported to provide a notable workout for hikers moving between points in the broader trail network. Part of the Lake Wawayanda system, it serves as a direct if demanding link through the wooded terrain.

§ Overview

Big Slope Trail runs 0.4 miles (0.6 km) with about 147 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 15 minutes on the trail.

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Length
0.4 mi
Elevation gain
147 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
15 min
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,991 ftMin 1,844 ftNet gain 147 ft
1,991 ft1,844 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi0.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

41 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
Tamarack Cafe
8.6 mi away
Restaurant
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack
2.3 mi away
General store
Inlet Department Store
8.6 mi away
Shelter
Big Island Lean-To 1
3.0 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (7)
Lakes & ponds (21)
Trails (5)
Lean-tos (75)
  • Big Island Lean-To 13.0 mi
  • Big Island Lean-To 23.0 mi
  • Big Island Lean-To 33.0 mi
  • 8Thlake East Shore Lean-To3.8 mi
  • 8Th Lake Island Lean-To4.0 mi
  • 8Th Lake North Shore4.0 mi
  • Lonesome Bay Lean-To4.2 mi
  • Beaver Bay Lean-To4.3 mi
Primitive campsites (230)
  • Sagamore Lake Tent Site 10.3 mi
  • Scout Point Primitive Tent Site2.5 mi
  • Golden Beach Campground2.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.3 mi
  • Eighth Lake Campground4.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.8 mi
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