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Long Pond Mountain Trail

A modest ascent through mixed forest, this 2.3-kilometer trail climbs to the summit of Long Pond Mountain, where hikers are often rewarded with views across the surrounding wilderness. The path follows a steady grade through terrain characteristic of the central Adirondacks, passing through zones of hardwood and conifer before emerging onto the exposed upper slopes. Though relatively short, the trail is reported to offer a satisfying half-day outing for those seeking a quieter alternative to the region's more frequented peaks.

§ Overview

Long Pond Mountain Trail runs 1.4 miles (2.3 km) with about 886 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a sustained climb, about 1 h 15 min on the trail.

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Length
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
886 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
1 h 10 m
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Elevation profile
Max 2,510 ftMin 1,660 ftNet gain 886 ft
2,510 ft1,660 ft0 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi1.1 mi1.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

52 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
Mountain Pond
0.12 mi off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Moon
13.9 mi away
Restaurant
Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant
8.3 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
13.9 mi away
Shelter
Fish Pond Site 5 Lean-To
2.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (6)
Lakes & ponds (58)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • The Vic9.0 mi
Lean-tos (13)
  • Fish Pond Site 5 Lean-To2.4 mi
  • Fish Pond Site 2 Lean-To2.5 mi
  • Follensby Clear Lean-To4.2 mi
  • St. Regis Pond Site 3 Lean-To4.3 mi
  • Saginaw Bay Lean-To7.0 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to7.7 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 87 Lean-To8.2 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 81 Lean-To9.4 mi
Primitive campsites (382)
  • Mountain Pond Site 20.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.3 mi
  • Long Pond Site 90.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.6 mi
  • Long Pond Site 80.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Long Pond Site 70.9 mi
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