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Champlain Valley Trail (Whitehall to Ticonderoga)

This section of the Champlain Valley Trail traces nearly forty-two kilometers of varied terrain between Whitehall and Ticonderoga, passing through landscapes where working farmland meets the eastern prospect of the Adirondack massif. The route is reported to offer sweeping views across rural Washington County, where agricultural heritage and mountain backdrop converge in a corridor that remains largely pastoral in character. Though classified as a local trail network, the distance suggests a commitment suited to through-hikers or those prepared to stage the journey across multiple outings.

Length
26.0 mi
Operator
Network
Local
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 581 ftMin 92 ftNet gain 3,415 ft
581 ft92 ft0 mi6.5 mi13.0 mi19.5 mi26.0 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Peak
Mount Defiance
817 ft
Peak
Moore Hill
1,047 ft
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
9 Mile Coffee Co
19.7 mi away
Restaurant
Hot Biscuit Diner
10.8 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
17.4 mi away
Shelter
Lapland Pond Lean-To
8.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (5)
Lakes & ponds (7)
Trails (11)
Shelters (1)
  • Thomas Lodge18.1 mi
Lean-tos (66)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to9.5 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to15.4 mi
  • Lilypad Pond Lean-To14.6 mi
  • Tubmill Marsh Lean-To15.5 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #513.3 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #113.2 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #213.1 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Lean-To14.6 mi
Primitive campsites (513)
  • Mallory Island3.0 mi
  • Agnes Island4.5 mi
  • Waltonian Island5.1 mi
  • Temple Island5.1 mi
  • Flirtation Island5.3 mi
  • Jabe Pond Campsite 65.6 mi
  • Jabe Pond Campsite 15.7 mi
  • Jabe Pond Campsite 25.7 mi
§ Nearby parking

310 parking areas· 1 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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