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Ranney Trail

A blue-disk-marked path maintained by the NYSDEC, this 2.2-kilometer trail is reported to traverse a representative stretch of Adirondack terrain. The route, modest in length, offers what appears to be a straightforward introduction to the region's forested character. Hikers seeking a brief woodland walk often find the trail suitable for a morning or afternoon outing.

Length
1.4 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,441 ftMin 1,079 ftNet gain 1,362 ft
2,441 ft1,079 ft0 mi0.3 mi0.7 mi1.0 mi1.4 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Hopkins Brook
475 ft off
§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
1.1 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
1.0 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
5.0 mi away
Shelter
Giant Mtn. Lean-To
2.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (37)
Trails (24)
Shelters (2)
  • Wilderness Inn Restaurant Bar14.0 mi
  • Johns Brook Lodge4.9 mi
Lean-tos (94)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To6.2 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To5.1 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To14.0 mi
  • Howard Lean-to4.5 mi
  • Beaver Point #211.4 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to12.1 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to12.1 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to11.7 mi
Primitive campsites (199)
  • Top Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite2.1 mi
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite2.1 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.1 mi
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite2.1 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail2.2 mi
  • NYSDEC2.8 mi
  • NYSDEC2.8 mi
  • NYSDEC2.8 mi
§ Nearby parking

259 parking areas· 2 accessible

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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