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Catamount Mountain Trail

A demanding ascent within the local trail network, this route extends just over three kilometers and is marked by yellow round blazes. The path is known for its steep pitches and exposed rock, which often challenge even experienced hikers. From its heights, expansive vistas of the surrounding Adirondack landscape are reported to unfold, providing a rewarding perspective on the region's forested ridges and distant peaks.

§ Overview

Catamount Mountain Trail runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) with about 1,452 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a sustained climb, about 1 h 45 min on the trail.

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Length
1.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,452 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
1 h 41 m
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 3,064 ftMin 1,644 ftNet gain 1,452 ft
3,064 ft1,644 ft0 mi0.5 mi1.0 mi1.4 mi1.9 mi
§ Nearby parking

97 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
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
9.4 mi away
Restaurant
The Hungry Trout
6.2 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
12.6 mi away
Shelter
Lean-to or shelter
1.5 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (11)
Trails (14)
  • Unnamed trail0.1 mi0.3 mi
  • Unnamed trail1.1 mi0.5 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.5 mi0.8 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.2 mi1.3 mi
  • Unnamed trail1.6 mi1.3 mi
  • Unnamed trail2.1 mi1.4 mi
  • Unnamed trail3.0 mi1.6 mi
  • Cooper Kiln Pond Trail2.5 mi2.2 mi
Shelters (1)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar5.4 mi
Lean-tos (12)
  • Unnamed lean-to1.5 mi
  • Cooper Kill Lean-To2.3 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to2.4 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to7.1 mi
  • Whiteface Brook Lean-to7.8 mi
  • White Face Brook Lean-To7.9 mi
  • Copperas Pond Lean-To8.4 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 3 Lean-To9.1 mi
Primitive campsites (47)
  • Union Falls Campsite3.7 mi
  • Taylor Pond Campground3.7 mi
  • Union Falls Campsite3.9 mi
  • Cooper Kill Pond Trailhead3.9 mi
  • Bear Point Campsite3.9 mi
  • Primitive campsite 108943.9 mi
  • Union Falls Campsite4.3 mi
  • Union Falls Campsite4.3 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
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Adirondack Spruce Lodge

Wolfjaw Lodge
4.7 miKeene

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Cadence Lodge at Whiteface
4.7 miKeene

Cadence Lodge at Whiteface

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