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Cliff Mountain Trail

A rugged 1.4-kilometer path ascending Cliff Mountain, this route is entirely unmarked and demands confident navigation through wild terrain. The absence of blazes or signage suggests a trail maintained more by use than by design, one that appeals to experienced hikers comfortable with map and compass work. The steep, unforgiving slopes offer a raw Adirondack experience far removed from the groomed pathways of more popular summits.

Length
0.9 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 3,930 ftMin 3,287 ftNet gain 731 ft
3,930 ft3,287 ft0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi0.9 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
10.7 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
10.7 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
12.6 mi away
Shelter
Uphill Lean-to
0.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (41)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge6.4 mi
Lean-tos (121)
  • High Peaks Lean-To9.6 mi
  • Howard Lean-to6.8 mi
  • Beaver Point #21.3 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to1.4 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to1.2 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to1.3 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to1.2 mi
  • Beaver Point Lean-to #11.3 mi
Primitive campsites (219)
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • NYSDEC0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #31.1 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #21.1 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #11.1 mi
  • Lake Colden 31.1 mi
§ Nearby parking

214 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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