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Part of Gulf Brook Trail 3 mapped segments · 1.0 mi total.

Gulf Brook Trail

A short woodland walk through state forest land, this trail follows blue disk blazes for just over a kilometer and a half. Maintained by the Department of Environmental Conservation, the route is reported to offer a quiet introduction to the backcountry, though its modest length suggests it may serve as a connector or access path within the larger trail system. The going is generally straightforward, and the trail sees enough use to remain passable without being heavily trafficked.

§ Overview

Gulf Brook Trail runs 1.0 miles (1.7 km) with about 138 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 35 minutes on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
1.0 mi
Elevation gain
138 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
35 min
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 2,382 ftMin 2,257 ftNet gain 138 ft
2,382 ft2,257 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi0.8 mi1.0 mi
§ Nearby parking

72 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
Old Mountain Coffee Company
5.6 mi away
Restaurant
Forty Six
2.8 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
3.1 mi away
Shelter
Gulf Brook Lean-To
0.5 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (15)
Trails (20)
Shelters (2)
  • Johns Brook Lodge9.6 mi
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar9.9 mi
Lean-tos (39)
  • Gulf Brook Lean-To0.5 mi
  • Gulf Brook Lean-to0.6 mi
  • Beisemeyer Lean-to0.7 mi
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To0.8 mi
  • Giant Mtn. Lean-To5.6 mi
  • Giant Mountain Lean-to5.7 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-to7.7 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-To7.7 mi
Primitive campsites (112)
  • Gulf Brook Campsite #10.5 mi
  • Gulf Brook Campsite #20.5 mi
  • Gulf Brook Primitive Campsites #20.5 mi
  • Gulf Brook Primitive Camp Sites0.5 mi
  • Lost Pond Campsite0.7 mi
  • Lost Pond Campsite0.8 mi
  • Barkeater Cliffs Campsite7.0 mi
  • Marie Louise Pond Campsite7.1 mi
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