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Hedgehog Trail

Winding through just over two kilometers of forest, this yellow-blazed path offers a modest but rewarding traverse of terrain characteristic of the central Adirondacks. The route is marked by yellow disk blazes and maintained as part of the state's trail network, providing access to woodland that, while not remote, retains much of the region's quiet character. The trail's moderate length makes it suitable for a half-day excursion, and its relatively gentle grade is reported to accommodate hikers seeking an introduction to Adirondack footpaths without committing to a full-day expedition.

Length
1.4 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 3,379 ftMin 2,526 ftNet gain 297 ft
3,379 ft2,526 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.7 mi1.0 mi1.4 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Deer Brook
198 ft 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
Old Mountain Coffee Company
2.1 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
2.1 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
6.1 mi away
Shelter
Deer Brook Lean-To
1.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (38)
Trails (24)
Shelters (2)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar14.8 mi
  • Johns Brook Lodge2.5 mi
Lean-tos (103)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To8.4 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To4.4 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To13.6 mi
  • Howard Lean-to2.1 mi
  • Beaver Point #28.9 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to9.6 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to9.6 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to9.2 mi
Primitive campsites (207)
  • NYSDEC1.3 mi
  • NYSDEC1.3 mi
  • NYSDEC1.5 mi
  • NYS DEC1.8 mi
  • NYS DEC2.0 mi
  • NYS DEC2.2 mi
  • NYS DEC2.2 mi
  • NYS DEC2.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

281 parking areas· 1 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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