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Nubble Trail

A short but rewarding climb through mixed forest, this yellow-disk-marked trail ascends to a modest summit viewpoint in just under a kilometer and a half. Managed by the NYSDEC, the route is often praised for its efficiency—delivering a satisfying woodland walk and what is reported to be a pleasant outlook without requiring significant time or mileage. The trail's brevity makes it well-suited for an evening ramble or as a warm-up hike when exploring the surrounding network of paths.

§ Overview

Nubble Trail runs 0.9 miles (1.4 km) with about 194 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 30 minutes on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
0.9 mi
Elevation gain
194 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
32 min
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 2,746 ftMin 2,028 ftNet gain 194 ft
2,746 ft2,028 ft0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi0.9 mi
§ Nearby parking

38 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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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Beede Brook
185 ft off
§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
3.6 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
3.5 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
7.5 mi away
Shelter
Giant Mtn. Lean-To
2.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (35)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge5.9 mi
Lean-tos (60)
  • Giant Mtn. Lean-To2.2 mi
  • Giant Mountain Lean-to2.3 mi
  • Bouquet Lean-To3.1 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To3.2 mi
  • Boquet River Lean-to3.2 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-To4.9 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-to5.0 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-to5.3 mi
Primitive campsites (165)
  • Giant'S Wash Bowl Campsite0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
  • Giant'S Wash Bowl Campsite0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Chapel Pond Campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
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