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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.

§ Overview

Ranney Trail runs 1.4 miles (2.2 km) with about 1,362 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a steep, sustained climb, about 1 h 15 min on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,362 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
1 h 22 m
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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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
§ Nearby parking

45 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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§ 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 (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge4.9 mi
Lean-tos (63)
  • Giant Mtn. Lean-To2.4 mi
  • Giant Mountain Lean-to2.6 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-To3.2 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-to3.3 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-to4.4 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-To4.5 mi
  • Wm. G. Howard Lean-To4.5 mi
  • Howard Lean-to4.5 mi
Primitive campsites (168)
  • 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
  • Unnamed campsite2.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.8 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
Keene Valley Lodge — hero image
0.7 miKeene

Keene Valley Lodge

Van Hoevenberg Cabins — hero image
7.1 miLake Placid

Van Hoevenberg Cabins

Warner's Camp — hero image
9.5 miKeene

Warner's Camp

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