A half-mile spur off the Northville-Placid Trail leads to lean-tos on the Cold River — quick shelter access for thru-hikers or a base for exploring the Cold River country. The path is short and level; lean-tos operate first-come, first-served.
Northville-Placid Trail Spur To Cold R. Lean-Tos runs 0.5 miles (0.8 km) with about 33 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 15 minutes on the trail. It is also open to Nordic skiing in winter.
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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