A brief connector in the Giant Mountain Wilderness, this 2.4-kilometer trail links Hopkins Mountain with the North Giant massif under the stewardship of the NYSDEC. Yellow disk blazes mark the route, which is reported to offer varied terrain as it threads through the high country between these two peaks. Though short, the path often serves hikers assembling longer loops or traverses in this rugged corner of the Adirondacks, where the trail network branches among several summits.
Hopkins - North Giant Trail runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) with about 556 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 1 hour on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.
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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Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.
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