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Part of Ridge Trail 5 mapped segments · 3.9 mi total.

Ridge Trail

A blue-blazed route maintained by the state, this trail extends just over three kilometers through terrain that rewards careful observation. The circular markers guide hikers along a modest ridgeline segment, part of the broader network of paths that lace the region's backcountry. Though not among the longer routes, it offers a manageable distance for those seeking elevation without committing to an all-day traverse.

Length
1.9 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 3,835 ftMin 1,621 ftNet gain 2,237 ft
3,835 ft1,621 ft0 mi0.5 mi1.0 mi1.4 mi1.9 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Pond
Giant's Washbowl
438 ft off
Pond
Chapel Pond
0.12 mi 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
3.9 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
3.9 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
7.8 mi away
Shelter
Giant Mtn. Lean-To
2.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (36)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge6.4 mi
Lean-tos (82)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To8.1 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To3.3 mi
  • Howard Lean-to6.1 mi
  • Beaver Point #212.3 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to13.0 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to12.9 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to12.6 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to12.3 mi
Primitive campsites (197)
  • Giant'S Wash Bowl Campsite0.3 mi
  • NYSDEC0.3 mi
  • NYSDEC0.3 mi
  • Giant'S Wash Bowl Campsite0.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.3 mi
  • NYSDEC0.8 mi
  • Chapel Pond Campsite0.8 mi
  • NYSDEC0.8 mi
§ Nearby parking

220 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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