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Hopkins Direct Trail

A direct ascent route maintained by the state, this trail offers just over a kilometer of steady climbing through the northern forest. The path is reported to provide an efficient connection to higher ground, favoring grade over switchbacks in its design. Though brief, the route delivers a focused woodland experience for those seeking a quick gain in elevation without extended mileage.

Length
0.8 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 3,002 ftMin 2,028 ftNet gain 974 ft
3,002 ft2,028 ft0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.6 mi0.8 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Peak
Hopkins Mountain
3,156 ft
§ 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
1.7 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
1.7 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
4.7 mi away
Shelter
Giant Mtn. Lean-To
1.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (11)
Lakes & ponds (36)
Trails (24)
Shelters (2)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar13.7 mi
  • Johns Brook Lodge5.8 mi
Lean-tos (86)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To5.4 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To5.7 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To14.2 mi
  • Howard Lean-to5.4 mi
  • Beaver Point #212.3 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to13.0 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to13.0 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to12.6 mi
Primitive campsites (194)
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.5 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.5 mi
  • Top Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite2.6 mi
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite2.7 mi
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite2.7 mi
  • NYSDEC3.2 mi
  • NYSDEC3.2 mi
  • NYSDEC3.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

254 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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