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Erebus Mountain Trail

Erebus Mountain Trail runs 3.2 miles to a modest summit in the northern Adirondacks. The route is rated "hiking" difficulty — straightforward terrain, suitable for a half-day trip with minimal technical demands.

§ Overview

Erebus Mountain Trail runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) with about 1,526 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 2 h 30 min on the trail. It is also open to Nordic skiing in winter and horseback riding.

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Length
3.2 mi
Elevation gain
1,526 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Book time
2 h 23 m
§ Before you go
  • AllowedDogs
  • GroundSurface
  • NoWheelchair
  • YesSki
  • excellentTrail visibility
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 2,218 ftMin 699 ftNet gain 1,526 ft
2,218 ft699 ft0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.4 mi3.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

41 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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Caffe Vero
12.4 mi away
Restaurant
Beyond the Sea
4.4 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
16.4 mi away
Shelter
Fishbrook Pond South Lean-To
1.5 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (18)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Thomas Lodge7.8 mi
Lean-tos (13)
  • Fishbrook Pond South Lean-To1.5 mi
  • Millman Pond Lean-To2.3 mi
  • Greenland Pond Lean-To2.6 mi
  • Black Mountain Ponds Lean-To2.7 mi
  • Lapland Pond Lean-To3.1 mi
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to3.5 mi
  • Fifth Peak Lean-To3.5 mi
  • Fivemile Mountain Lean-To5.3 mi
Primitive campsites (211)
  • Commission Island0.9 mi
  • Watch Island1.3 mi
  • Fork Island1.3 mi
  • Hermit Island1.4 mi
  • Campsite 71.5 mi
  • Little Harbor Island1.5 mi
  • Shelving Rock Area Campsite 71.5 mi
  • Shelving Rock Area Campsite 51.5 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
The Lodges at Bolton Landing — hero image
3.7 miLake George

The Lodges at Bolton Landing

Blue Water Manor
4.8 miLake George

Blue Water Manor

Drake's Lakeside Cabins — hero image
5.0 miLake George

Drake's Lakeside Cabins

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