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Indian Head Trail

A short but rewarding ascent in the Adirondack backcountry, this yellow-blazed trail climbs just over a kilometer to what is reported to be one of the region's more dramatic overlooks. Maintained by the Adirondack Trail Improvement Society, the route rises steadily through mixed forest before emerging onto open ledges that are said to offer sweeping views across the surrounding lakes and peaks. Though brief in distance, the trail's steep pitch and exposed summit make it a popular objective for those seeking substantial rewards from a compact outing.

Length
0.7 mi
Operator
ATIS
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,638 ftMin 2,034 ftNet gain 634 ft
2,638 ft2,034 ft0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi0.7 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
5.4 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
5.4 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
9.6 mi away
Shelter
Boquet River Lean-to
2.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (51)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge3.6 mi
Lean-tos (99)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To11.5 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To2.4 mi
  • Howard Lean-to3.6 mi
  • Beaver Point #27.9 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to8.5 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to8.4 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to8.2 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to7.8 mi
Primitive campsites (213)
  • Primitive campsite 181920.3 mi
  • NYSDEC0.4 mi
  • NYSDEC0.4 mi
  • NYSDEC0.5 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181880.5 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181901.3 mi
  • NYSDEC1.3 mi
  • NYSDEC1.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

245 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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