The Old Northville-Placid Trail is a 1.0-mile segment of the historic 133-mile route that once ran from Northville to Lake Placid, rerouted in sections but preserved here. Short enough for a quick walk, it offers a piece of Adirondack long-distance hiking history without the full commitment.
Old Northville-Placid Trail runs 1.0 miles (1.6 km) with about 175 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 35 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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