A marked passage through the Adirondack backcountry, this trail extends roughly 3.3 kilometers under the stewardship of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Yellow disk blazes guide hikers along what is understood to be a historic approach route, threading through terrain that reflects the character of the Dix Range wilderness. The path offers a quieter alternative to more trafficked ascents in the region, though conditions and maintenance levels can vary with season and weather.
Old Dix Trail runs 2.1 miles (3.3 km) with about 1,086 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a sustained climb, about 1 h 30 min on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.
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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Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.
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