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Richard Hayes Phillips Trail

A yellow-blazed route managed by the Lake George Land Conservancy, this trail extends nearly five kilometers through what is reported to be varied and quietly appealing terrain. The path, which follows yellow disc markers throughout, offers a moderately sustained walk well-suited to those seeking a less-traveled corridor in the southern Adirondack uplands. Maintenance is said to be consistent, and the route's length—just over three miles—makes it accessible as either a leisurely half-day outing or a brisk morning traverse.

§ Overview

Richard Hayes Phillips Trail runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) with about 1,080 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 2 hours on the trail. Lake George Land Conservancy maintains the route.

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Length
2.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,080 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
2 h 4 m
§ Before you go
  • Lake George Land ConservancyOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,982 ftMin 1,476 ftNet gain 1,080 ft
1,982 ft1,476 ft0 mi0.8 mi1.5 mi2.3 mi3.1 mi
§ Nearby parking

42 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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Caffe Vero
11.1 mi away
Restaurant
Beyond the Sea
3.7 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
12.6 mi away
Shelter
Fifth Peak Lean-to
6.6 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (18)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Thomas Lodge10.6 mi
Lean-tos (13)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to6.6 mi
  • Fifth Peak Lean-To6.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to7.0 mi
  • Fivemile Mountain Lean-To7.9 mi
  • Five Mile Mountain Lean-To7.9 mi
  • Fishbrook Pond South Lean-To8.5 mi
  • Black Mountain Ponds Lean-To8.8 mi
  • Millman Pond Lean-To9.0 mi
Primitive campsites (239)
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Chingacook Island4.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite4.5 mi
  • 14.6 mi
  • 24.6 mi
  • 34.6 mi
  • 314.6 mi
  • 44.6 mi
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