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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.

Length
2.7 mi
Operator
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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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
§ 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 (32)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to0.3 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to15.4 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #512.6 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #112.3 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #212.3 mi
  • Pharaoh Lake #1 Lean-To12.3 mi
  • Clear Pond Lean-To14.8 mi
  • Clear Pond Lean-To14.8 mi
Primitive campsites (329)
  • 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
§ Nearby parking

245 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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