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Nye Mountain Trail

A brief, unmarked passage ascending Nye Mountain, this route measures just over three hundred meters and is said to offer a quiet approach for those comfortable navigating without blazes. The absence of traditional trail markers lends the climb a subtle navigational challenge, one that rewards careful attention to terrain and forest cues. Though short, the trail invites a more deliberate pace, its understated character appealing to those who prefer their mountain experiences unadorned by the usual signage.

§ Overview

Nye Mountain Trail runs 0.2 miles (0.3 km) with about 59 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 5 minutes on the trail.

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Length
0.2 mi
Elevation gain
59 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
7 min
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 3,868 ftMin 3,809 ftNet gain 59 ft
3,868 ft3,809 ft0 mi0.0 mi0.1 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

58 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
Origin Coffee
7.0 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
6.3 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
7.2 mi away
Shelter
Rocky Falls Leanto
1.6 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (24)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge8.2 mi
Lean-tos (103)
  • Rocky Falls Leanto1.6 mi
  • Rocky Falls Lean-To1.6 mi
  • Scott Clearing Lean-To1.9 mi
  • Scott Clearing Leanto2.1 mi
  • Moose Pond Lean-To2.5 mi
  • Moose Pond2.5 mi
  • Ed Hudowalski Lean-to3.9 mi
  • Marcy Dam #1 Lean-To4.0 mi
Primitive campsites (144)
  • Wanika Falls campsite1.9 mi
  • Wanika Falls Tentsites1.9 mi
  • Scott Clearing2.3 mi
  • Scott Clearing2.3 mi
  • Moose Pond Tentsites2.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.9 mi
  • Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake2.9 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
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Van Hoevenberg Cabins

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Moose Mountain Lodge — hero image
8.3 miLake Placid

Moose Mountain Lodge

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