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Roaring Brook Trail

A challenging ascent through the Giant Mountain wilderness, this trail extends just over five kilometers and is maintained by the NYSDEC. The route employs a two-color marking system: red disks lead hikers to the junction of Roaring Brook and Ridge trails, where blue disks then guide the way toward Giant's summit. The path is reported to be demanding, offering access to one of the more formidable peaks in the High Peaks region.

§ Overview

Roaring Brook Trail runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) with about 3,320 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a steep, sustained climb, about 3 h 15 min on the trail. It climbs to the summit of Giant Mountain (4,627 ft), one of the Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers). The mapped trailhead is at Amr Parking Lot. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
3.2 mi
Elevation gain
3,320 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
3 h 17 m
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 4,567 ftMin 1,306 ftNet gain 3,320 ft
4,567 ft1,306 ft0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.4 mi3.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

37 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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CautionHigh Peaks Region of the Adirondacks

The Roaring Brook Trail to Giant has experienced extensive erosion and a washout along Beede Brook.

The Roaring Brook Trail to Giant has experienced extensive erosion and a washout along Beede Brook. Just past the Trail Register, the trail has been eroded away and there are exposed roots and rounded rocks. Hikers should avoid traveling on adjacent private property and stay in the trail corridor, using caution to traverse this area.

Source: NYS DEC · last updated 22 hours ago

§ Start here

Trailheads & parking

§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Peak
Giant Mountain
4,627 ft46er · No. 12
Stream
Roaring Brook
425 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
3.1 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
3.1 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
7.0 mi away
Shelter
Giant Mtn. Lean-To
1.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (11)
Lakes & ponds (38)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge5.9 mi
Lean-tos (60)
  • Giant Mtn. Lean-To1.8 mi
  • Giant Mountain Lean-to1.9 mi
  • Bouquet Lean-To3.6 mi
  • Boquet River Lean-to3.7 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To3.7 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-To4.7 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-to4.8 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-to5.3 mi
Primitive campsites (162)
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail0.5 mi
  • Jct Roaring Brook Trail To Washbowl Trail0.5 mi
  • Top Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite0.9 mi
  • Giant'S Wash Bowl Campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Giant'S Wash Bowl Campsite1.0 mi
  • Base Of Roaring Brook Falls Campsite1.0 mi
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