A well-established loop of roughly nine kilometers, this trail traces the shoreline and interior of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, offering hikers a sustained encounter with the quiet, forested character of the region. The route is reported to pass through mixed hardwood and conifer stands, with stretches that skirt the lake's edge and others that climb into the surrounding ridges. Maintained by the NYSDEC, the loop provides a day's worth of walking through terrain that rewards a measured pace and attention to the subtleties of Adirondack backcountry.
Pharaoh Lake Loop Trail runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) with about 670 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a gentle, rolling grade, about 3 hours 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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