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East Branch Gorge Trail

A short path following the dramatic gorge carved by the East Branch of the Oswegatchie River, this trail is reported to offer close views of water-sculpted rock and the steady sound of moving water. The route's modest length and gentle grade make it accessible for a brief outing, though the terrain along the gorge itself may be uneven. It serves well as a quick immersion in the river corridor's geology and as a destination when time or energy is limited.

Length
1.0 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,594 ftMin 1,440 ftNet gain 180 ft
1,594 ft1,440 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi0.8 mi1.0 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
The PERKS of Speculator
13.3 mi away
Restaurant
becks TAVERN
9.9 mi away
General store
Hudson River Trading Co.
10.9 mi away
Shelter
East Sacandaga River Lean-To
3.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (18)
Trails (8)
Lean-tos (18)
  • Hour Pond Lean-To8.9 mi
  • Puffer Pond #1 Lean-To8.0 mi
  • Puffer Pond #2 Lean-To8.1 mi
  • East Sacandaga River Lean-To3.2 mi
  • John Pond Lean-To11.4 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To12.2 mi
  • Indian Lake Islands Campground Lean-To Campsite 2712.3 mi
  • Indian Lake Islands Campground Lean-To Campsite F1312.6 mi
Primitive campsites (181)
  • E. Branch Gorge Campsite0.4 mi
  • Campsite 0010.6 mi
  • Campsite 0020.7 mi
  • Campsite 0030.9 mi
  • Campsite 0041.0 mi
  • Campsite 0051.5 mi
  • 11Th Mountain Trailhead Campsite1.7 mi
  • Kibby Pond Trail Campsite1.8 mi
§ Nearby parking

107 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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