Long Path.
At 392.7 miles, this is the longest trail in the Adirondacks by a wide margin, starting at Northville Lake and maintained by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. It's a commitment, not a weekend. The mileage alone puts it in thru-hike territory, and the solitude reflects that—you won't be dodging day-trippers on this one.
- Full-day hikePlan on a full day out
- Peak foliage window — color starts up high and works down the valleys through mid-October.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · live closures appear above
- New York-New Jersey Trail ConferenceOperator
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The trail in 4 sections.
At 374.8 miles, few hike it in a single push. It breaks into 4 trailhead-to-trailhead sections — tap Favorite to save a stretch, then hike it in the app instead of the whole line.
Sections auto-derived from trailhead & parking access · refined by editors
What the trailhead is doing today.
Where the hike begins.
If you’re already out here.
Great Sacandaga Lake.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
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Frequently asked.
- How long is the Long Path?The Long Path is approximately 374.8 miles (603.2 kilometers) — a backpacking-scale route requiring multiple days or a major day-effort.
- Who maintains the Long Path?The Long Path is operated or maintained by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.