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Gull Lake Trail

A modest trail through mixed Adirondack forest, this route extends just over three kilometers to the shores of Gull Lake, where the woods open onto water that is often described as secluded and reflective. The path itself, part of a larger network of backcountry routes, follows terrain typical of the region—gradual grades punctuated by exposed roots and the occasional wetland margin. Those who reach the lake are said to find it a quiet place for rest or, when conditions permit, a put-in for paddlers seeking stillness away from more traveled waters.

Length
2.1 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,883 ftMin 1,781 ftNet gain 195 ft
1,883 ft1,781 ft0 mi0.5 mi1.1 mi1.6 mi2.1 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Line Coffee House
12.5 mi away
Restaurant
The SteakHouse
11.2 mi away
General store
Old Forge Hardware
12.3 mi away
Shelter
Gull Lake Lean-To
0.7 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (3)
Lakes & ponds (17)
Trails (13)
Lean-tos (18)
  • Woodhull Lake Lean-to4.4 mi
  • Bear Lake Lean-to3.9 mi
  • Remsen Falls Lean-to6.1 mi
  • Chub Pond #2 Lean-To1.7 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to11.9 mi
  • Gull Lake Lean-to0.7 mi
  • Chub Pond Number 2 Lean-to1.7 mi
  • Chub Pond Number 1 Lean-to2.0 mi
Primitive campsites (57)
  • Unnamed campsite4.0 mi
  • NY DEC4.4 mi
  • NY DEC4.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.5 mi
  • Long Lake Accessible Campsite4.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.6 mi
  • NY DEC4.7 mi
  • NY DEC4.7 mi
§ Nearby parking

120 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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