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Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border)

A long-distance passage through Clinton County, this section of the Champlain Valley Trail traces State Routes 9 and 11 northward from Plattsburgh to the Canadian border across nearly one hundred kilometers. The route, which follows roadway corridors rather than backcountry footpaths, is said to offer sweeping views westward toward the Adirondack peaks and eastward across Lake Champlain's northern reaches. The trail traverses a landscape of working farms and small settlements, revealing the quiet rural character that has long defined the valley's northern extent.

Length
60.6 mi
Operator
Network
Local
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 240 ftMin 92 ftNet gain 2,445 ft
240 ft92 ft0 mi15.2 mi30.3 mi45.5 mi60.6 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Guay Creek
0.14 mi off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Restaurant
Yama Sushi
10.9 mi away
Shelter
Lean-to or shelter
7.9 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (5)
Trails (7)
Lean-tos (69)
  • Ceder Cove8.3 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to12.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to12.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to12.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to12.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to12.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to12.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to12.5 mi
Primitive campsites (94)
  • Monty's Bay Campsites1.6 mi
  • West Chazy Holiness Camp5.7 mi
  • Carry Bay Campground6.8 mi
  • Birch Bay7.9 mi
  • Cottonwood8.1 mi
  • Aspen8.1 mi
  • Stony Point8.2 mi
  • Flat Rock8.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

113 parking areas· 3 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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