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Potsdam and Hannawa Railroad

This short 0.3-mile segment traces a portion of the historic Potsdam and Hannawa Railroad corridor in the northern Adirondacks. The rail line once connected Potsdam to Hannawa Falls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving local industries and passenger traffic. The brief stretch today offers an easy, flat walk suitable for anyone interested in regional rail history.

Length
0.3 mi
Operator
Network
Difficulty
Not rated
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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

River
Raquette River
0.12 mi off
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (4)
Trails (24)
Primitive campsites (5)
  • Unnamed campsite10.8 mi
  • Clear Pond Campsite 312.1 mi
  • Clear Pond Universally Accessible Campsite12.2 mi
  • Long Pond Campsite13.1 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Campsite13.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

254 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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Trail data from OpenStreetMap (© OSM contributors, ODbL).