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Five Mile Point Trail

A well-maintained path through mixed forest, this trail traverses approximately 4.3 kilometers and is reported to culminate in views from Five Mile Point. Marked by red discs, the route offers a gentle introduction to the region's woodlands for those seeking quiet immersion without significant elevation gain. The trail is maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as part of the broader network of public paths in the area.

§ Overview

Five Mile Point Trail runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) with about 1,156 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 2 hours on the trail. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation maintains the route.

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Length
2.7 mi
Elevation gain
1,156 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
1 h 55 m
§ Before you go
  • New York State Department of Environmental ConservationOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,519 ftMin 417 ftNet gain 1,156 ft
1,519 ft417 ft0 mi0.7 mi1.3 mi2.0 mi2.7 mi
§ Nearby parking

39 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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§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Caffe Vero
15.2 mi away
Restaurant
Beyond the Sea
6.2 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
13.0 mi away
Shelter
Fifth Peak Lean-To
0.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (13)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Thomas Lodge11.4 mi
Lean-tos (28)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-To0.3 mi
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to0.3 mi
  • Fivemile Mountain Lean-To1.7 mi
  • Five Mile Mountain Lean-To1.7 mi
  • Black Mountain Ponds Lean-To3.0 mi
  • Millman Pond Lean-To3.7 mi
  • Lapland Pond Lean-To3.8 mi
  • Fishbrook Pond South Lean-To4.1 mi
Primitive campsites (251)
  • Hatchet Island1.3 mi
  • H0021.3 mi
  • H0031.3 mi
  • H0011.4 mi
  • FB0141.6 mi
  • Floating Battery Island (North)1.6 mi
  • FB0121.6 mi
  • FB0091.6 mi
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