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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.

Length
4.7 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lcn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,562 ftMin 1,211 ftNet gain 711 ft
1,562 ft1,211 ft0 mi1.2 mi2.3 mi3.5 mi4.7 mi
§ 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 (39)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to14.0 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to3.0 mi
  • Lilypad Pond Lean-To2.2 mi
  • Tubmill Marsh Lean-To3.0 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #52.5 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #13.0 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #22.8 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Lean-To2.2 mi
Primitive campsites (288)
  • 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
§ Nearby parking

273 parking areas· 2 accessible

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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