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Mount Adams Trail

A manageable ascent marked by red disk blazes, this trail offers just over two kilometers of steady climbing to what is reported to be a rewarding summit perspective. Maintained by the NYSDEC, the route provides a concise introduction to Adirondack peak-bagging, the kind of outing that delivers an elevated vantage without demanding a full day's commitment. The trail's brevity makes it well-suited to those testing their legs or seeking a morning summit before afternoon pursuits elsewhere in the region.

Length
1.3 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 3,478 ftMin 1,837 ftNet gain 1,641 ft
3,478 ft1,837 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi1.0 mi1.3 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Peak
Mount Adams
3,520 ft
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Origin Coffee
14.1 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
13.4 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
14.4 mi away
Shelter
Henderson Lake Lean-To
2.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (11)
Lakes & ponds (41)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge10.0 mi
Lean-tos (137)
  • Deep Hole Lean-To14.4 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To13.0 mi
  • Howard Lean-to10.4 mi
  • Beaver Point #23.7 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to2.9 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to2.9 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to3.3 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to3.7 mi
Primitive campsites (235)
  • East River Trail1.5 mi
  • East River Trail Campsite1.6 mi
  • Henderson Lake Campsite #21.6 mi
  • Calamity Brook1.6 mi
  • Calamity Brook Campsite1.6 mi
  • Henderson Lake Campsite #11.7 mi
  • Henderson Lake Campsite #31.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.5 mi
§ Nearby parking

171 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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