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East River Trail

A substantial backcountry route under NYSDEC management, this trail runs nearly fifteen kilometers through remote terrain, serving as a key artery in the region's trail network. Yellow disk markers guide hikers to the East River and Allen Mountain junction, where the blazes shift to red for the continuation toward Flowed Lands. The length and remoteness make it a commitment suited to experienced hikers comfortable with extended wilderness travel.

Length
9.1 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,858 ftMin 1,762 ftNet gain 1,665 ft
2,858 ft1,762 ft0 mi2.3 mi4.5 mi6.8 mi9.1 mi
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The East River Trail crossing the Opalescent River before Allen Mtn Trail Junction and also outlet of Flowed Lands

Source: NYS DEC · last updated 14 hours ago

§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Reservoir
Flowed Lake
196 ft off
Pond
Lake Jimmy
0.11 mi off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
13.6 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
13.0 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
14.0 mi away
Shelter
Griffin Lean-to
2.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (40)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge9.4 mi
Lean-tos (145)
  • Deep Hole Lean-To14.9 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To12.4 mi
  • Howard Lean-to9.8 mi
  • Beaver Point #23.1 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to2.3 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to2.3 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to2.8 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to3.1 mi
Primitive campsites (259)
  • East River Trail1.0 mi
  • East River Trail Campsite1.0 mi
  • Calamity Brook1.3 mi
  • Calamity Brook Campsite1.3 mi
  • Henderson Lake Campsite #22.1 mi
  • Henderson Lake Campsite #12.2 mi
  • NYSDEC2.4 mi
  • NYSDEC2.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

227 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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