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L. Morgan Porter Trail

A short loop of just under two kilometers, this yellow-marked trail traverses varied woodland terrain under state management. The route is reported to offer quiet passage through forest that invites contemplation, though the landscape's character shifts as the trail progresses. Modest in length and undemanding in profile, the circuit serves walkers seeking a brief immersion in the woods without committing to a longer expedition.

§ Overview

L. Morgan Porter Trail runs 1.2 miles (1.9 km) with about 128 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 40 minutes on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
1.2 mi
Elevation gain
128 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
39 min
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 4,646 ftMin 3,763 ftNet gain 128 ft
4,646 ft3,763 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi0.9 mi1.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

35 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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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Pond
Lake Arnold
175 ft off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
9.1 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
9.1 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
11.0 mi away
Shelter
Marcy Brook Lean-to
1.0 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (39)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge4.8 mi
Lean-tos (98)
  • Marcy Brook Lean-to1.0 mi
  • Avalanche1.0 mi
  • Avalanche Camp Lean-to1.1 mi
  • Feldspar Lean-to1.1 mi
  • Feldspar Lean-To1.1 mi
  • Marcy Brook Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Kagel Lean-to1.3 mi
  • Kagel Lean-To1.4 mi
Primitive campsites (175)
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Lake Colden East Shore Campsite1.4 mi
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