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Huffman Notch Trail

A backcountry corridor through the northern Adirondacks, this trail extends just over eleven kilometers through terrain that is said to move between hardwood forest and higher-elevation notch country. The route forms part of the broader network of long wilderness paths and is reported to offer solitude and a sense of remoteness that grows more pronounced as one moves deeper into the passage. Though not among the region's most celebrated walks, it rewards those who seek a quieter engagement with the park's forested interior.

§ Overview

Huffman Notch Trail runs 7.4 miles (11.9 km) with about 1,182 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 4 h 15 min on the trail.

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Length
7.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,182 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
4 h 17 m
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,844 ftMin 1,227 ftNet gain 778 ft
1,844 ft1,227 ft0 mi1.8 mi3.7 mi5.5 mi7.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

40 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
Cupola Crepes
7.2 mi away
Restaurant
Trail Break at Schroon Lake
6.7 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
11.5 mi away
Shelter
Wolf Pond Leanto
4.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (15)
Trails (7)
Lean-tos (43)
  • Wolf Pond Leanto4.8 mi
  • Cheney Pond Leanto5.5 mi
  • Cheney Pond Lean-To5.5 mi
  • Boreas Ponds Lean-To7.7 mi
  • Boreas Ponds Lean-To7.7 mi
  • Stony Pond Lean-To7.9 mi
  • Casey Brook Leanto9.1 mi
  • Slide Brook Lean-To9.6 mi
Primitive campsites (180)
  • Gulf Brook Road Campsite 14.2 mi
  • Gulf Brook Road Campsite 34.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite5.1 mi
  • Blue Ridge Rd/Boreas River Campsite5.1 mi
  • Cheney Pond Campsite #35.5 mi
  • Gulf Brook Road Campsite 45.6 mi
  • Schroon River Tentsite5.7 mi
  • Cheney Pond Campsite #26.1 mi
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