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Grizzle Ocean Trail

Winding through a diverse Adirondack landscape, this trail offers hikers an approximately 7.5-kilometer journey into terrain that is reported to showcase the region's characteristic blend of forest, wetland, and rocky outcrops. Maintained by the NYSDEC as part of the Lake Champlain region network, the route is often regarded as a study in the transition zones that define the eastern Adirondacks, where lowland and upland ecosystems meet. The path's moderate length makes it accessible for a half-day excursion, though conditions along certain stretches can vary considerably with season and recent weather.

§ Overview

Grizzle Ocean Trail runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) with about 711 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 2 h 45 min on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
4.7 mi
Elevation gain
711 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
2 h 41 m
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lcnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,562 ftMin 1,211 ftNet gain 599 ft
1,562 ft1,211 ft0 mi1.2 mi2.3 mi3.5 mi4.7 mi
§ Nearby parking

21 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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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Pond
Wolf Pond
0.10 mi off
Pond
Grizzle Ocean
0.13 mi off
§ 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
Cupola Crepes
8.3 mi away
Restaurant
Trail Break at Schroon Lake
8.3 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
8.9 mi away
Shelter
Grizzle Ocean Lean-To
0.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (41)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (35)
  • Grizzle Ocean Lean-To0.1 mi
  • Grizzle Ocean Lean-To0.2 mi
  • Berrymill Pond Lean-To0.9 mi
  • Berrymill Pond Lean To0.9 mi
  • Clear Pond Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Clear Pond Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #41.7 mi
  • Pharaoh Lake #4 Lean-To1.7 mi
Primitive campsites (252)
  • CLEAR POND PRIMITIVE TENT SITE1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
Camp Buckskin — hero image
3.9 miSchroon Lake

Camp Buckskin

Terra Alta cottages — hero image
7.3 miParadox Lake

Terra Alta cottages

Hillcrest Cottages — hero image
11 miBrant Lake

Hillcrest Cottages

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