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Moss Lake Trail

This short 0.6-mile path offers an accessible walk to a small pond tucked into the Adirondack backcountry. The brief distance and minimal elevation change make it manageable for most hikers, though trail conditions can vary seasonally depending on drainage and maintenance. Expect a quiet destination more suited to a quick leg-stretch or wildlife watching than a workout.

Length
0.6 mi
Operator
Network
Difficulty
Not rated
§ Trail details
Surface
Ground
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Line Coffee House
3.3 mi away
Restaurant
Mountainside Smokehouse & Grill
1.3 mi away
General store
Old Forge Hardware
8.0 mi away
Shelter
Queer Lake Lean-To
3.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (6)
Lakes & ponds (42)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (42)
  • Lower Sargents Pond Lean-To15.2 mi
  • 8Thlake East Shore Lean-To7.5 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to11.5 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to11.6 mi
  • Remsen Falls Lean-to14.1 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to6.1 mi
  • Outlet Bay Lean-to13.8 mi
  • 8Th Lake North Shore7.1 mi
Primitive campsites (244)
  • Moss Lake Campsite #40.2 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #50.3 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #30.3 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #20.4 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #2.50.4 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #10.4 mi
  • Bubb Lake Designated Tent Site 20.4 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #60.5 mi
§ Nearby parking

72 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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