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Deer Leap Trail

A modest trail maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this route extends roughly 2.8 kilometers through terrain marked by yellow discs. The path is said to offer a straightforward traverse suited to those seeking a shorter outing in the Adirondack backcountry. Though the trail's name suggests a destination or viewpoint, hikers should verify current conditions and features before setting out.

Length
1.7 mi
Operator
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,362 ftMin 1,027 ftNet gain 310 ft
1,362 ft1,027 ft0 mi0.4 mi0.9 mi1.3 mi1.7 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
9 Mile Coffee Co
16.6 mi away
Restaurant
Jimbo's Club at the Point
9.3 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
13.1 mi away
Shelter
Five Mile Mountain Lean-To
1.9 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (16)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Thomas Lodge14.0 mi
Lean-tos (43)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to3.5 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to13.8 mi
  • Lilypad Pond Lean-To13.7 mi
  • Tubmill Marsh Lean-To14.5 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #511.1 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #110.8 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #210.8 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Lean-To13.7 mi
Primitive campsites (372)
  • Deer Leap Campsite 20.3 mi
  • Deer Leap Campsite 10.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.3 mi
  • Vicars Island1.1 mi
  • Steere Island1.3 mi
  • ST0011.3 mi
  • Burgess Island1.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

285 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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