NoticeHigh Peaks Region of the Adirondacks
The Indian Pass Trail (north and south) crossings of Indian Pass Brooks
Source: NYS DEC · last updated 23 hours ago
A demanding traverse through some of the High Peaks' most dramatic terrain, this fifteen-kilometer route threads the narrow defile between Wallface Mountain and the MacIntyre Range. Red disks mark the way from the Adirondack Loj trailhead to the junction with the Preston Ponds Trail near the pass itself, where yellow disks take over for the descent to Upper Works. The trail is known less for summit-bagging than for the pass's towering cliffs and the sense of remoteness that settles over hikers moving through what remains one of the region's wilder corridors.
Indian Pass Trail runs 9.5 miles (15.3 km) with about 1,459 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 5 h 30 min on the trail.
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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Source: NYS DEC · last updated 23 hours ago
Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.
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