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Mount Redfield Trail

An unmarked route through dense forest, this two-kilometer approach to Mount Redfield's summit is said to demand careful navigation and a tolerance for rugged, trailless terrain. The ascent rewards those who persist with what many report to be commanding views across the High Peaks wilderness, though conditions and visibility naturally vary. Without blazes or markers to guide the way, the route calls for map-and-compass skills and a measured confidence in one's ability to read the landscape.

§ Overview

Mount Redfield Trail runs 1.3 miles (2.0 km) with about 1,316 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a steep, sustained climb, about 1 h 15 min on the trail.

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Length
1.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,316 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
1 h 18 m
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 4,590 ftMin 3,274 ftNet gain 1,316 ft
4,590 ft3,274 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi1.0 mi1.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

35 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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
10.3 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
10.3 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
12.9 mi away
Shelter
Uphill Lean-to
0.6 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (42)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge6.0 mi
Lean-tos (99)
  • Uphill Lean-to0.6 mi
  • Uphill Lean-To0.6 mi
  • Feldspar Lean-To0.9 mi
  • Feldspar Lean-to0.9 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to1.7 mi
  • Griffin Lean-To1.8 mi
  • Opalescent Lean-to1.8 mi
  • Livingston Point Lean-To1.8 mi
Primitive campsites (184)
  • Unnamed campsite0.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #31.7 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #21.7 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #11.7 mi
  • Cedar Point1.7 mi
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