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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.

Length
1.9 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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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
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Peak
Catamount Mountain
3,173 ft
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
9.4 mi away
Restaurant
R.F. McDougall's Pub
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 (11)
Lakes & ponds (11)
Trails (14)
Shelters (1)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar5.4 mi
Lean-tos (15)
  • North Shore Taylor Pond Lean-To2.4 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To9.2 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 3 Lean-To9.1 mi
  • Northwest Shore Taylor Pond Lean-To1.8 mi
  • Moose Island Lean-to9.1 mi
  • Whiteface Brook Lean-to7.8 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to15.4 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to1.5 mi
Primitive campsites (46)
  • 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
§ Nearby parking

253 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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