Middle Branch Corners Road.
Middle Branch Corners Road is a very short connector measuring just one-tenth of a mile in the Adirondacks. At this length, it's likely a brief access segment linking a trailhead or parking area to another route rather than a destination itself. Check local trail maps to see what network or longer trail it serves.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · tops out ~955 ft · live closures appear above
Read the line before you walk it.
What the trailhead is doing today.
Where the hike begins.
If you’re already out here.
Old Forge.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
Read the Region→
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Stay.
1— 22.8 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
Add to the record.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
Every page on this site gets better when readers contribute. Mark a peak you’ve climbed, drop a photo, file a field note, or flag a correction — every addition makes the next visitor’s page better.
Add a shot.
Sunrise on the dock, a cairn at the summit, a bend on the trail. Your camera roll, our archive.
Add a photo →File a report.
Trail conditions, water level, bug pressure, blowdown. The kind of detail that helps the next person plan.
Write a field note →Spot something off?
Wrong elevation, outdated access notes, a coordinate that's drifted. We'd rather hear it than miss it.
Suggest an edit →
Frequently asked.
- How long is the Middle Branch Corners Road?The Middle Branch Corners Road is approximately 0.15 miles (0.2 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.
- How long does it take to hike the Middle Branch Corners Road?Most hikers complete the Middle Branch Corners Road in about 5 minutes at a steady pace with roughly 76 feet of elevation gain. Allow extra time for rest stops, photos, weather, and trail conditions.
- How difficult is the Middle Branch Corners Road?Based on its length and elevation gain, the Middle Branch Corners Road is an easy hike (76 ft of climbing over the route) — gentle grades suitable for most fitness levels and families. This is an estimate from route data, not an official trail rating — check current DEC advisories before heading out.