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Esker Trail

A sinuous ridge of glacial sediment deposited by meltwater streams some ten thousand years ago, this trail follows the crest of an esker for roughly two and a half kilometers through forested terrain. The route offers hikers an unusual perspective on the region's glacial history, with the raised landform providing subtle elevation and occasional views where the canopy permits. Though modest in length, the trail is said to reward careful observation, its substrate and flanking wetlands a study in the forces that shaped the Adirondack lowlands.

Length
1.6 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,880 ftMin 1,736 ftNet gain 255 ft
1,880 ft1,736 ft0 mi0.4 mi0.8 mi1.2 mi1.6 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Saranac Juice
10.8 mi away
Restaurant
Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant
6.0 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
11.1 mi away
Shelter
The Vic
1.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (6)
Lakes & ponds (42)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • The Vic1.3 mi
Lean-tos (16)
  • Fish Pond Site 2 Lean-To5.4 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 81 Lean-To11.8 mi
  • Debar Mountain Lean-To11.1 mi
  • Saranac River Site 112.8 mi
  • Debar Mountian Lean-To11.1 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to3.7 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 63 Lean-To12.4 mi
  • Grass Pond Lean-To3.7 mi
Primitive campsites (414)
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #11.8 mi
  • Mountain Pond #11.8 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #21.8 mi
  • Mountain Pond #21.8 mi
  • Slush Pond Campsite #12.0 mi
  • Slush Pond Campsite #22.2 mi
  • Slush Pond Campsite #52.2 mi
  • Slush Pond Campsite #42.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

186 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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