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S. Burns Weston Trail

A well-defined pathway maintained by the NYSDEC, this trail is reported to span just over four kilometers through the Adirondack backcountry, its route marked by red disk blazes. The measured distance and varied terrain make it suitable for hikers seeking a half-day excursion into the region's forested landscape. Though part of the broader network of state-maintained trails, it offers a quieter alternative to some of the more heavily trafficked routes in the area.

Length
2.6 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 3,068 ftMin 1,306 ftNet gain 1,857 ft
3,068 ft1,306 ft0 mi0.6 mi1.3 mi1.9 mi2.6 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Icy Brook
450 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
3.6 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
3.6 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
7.8 mi away
Shelter
Bouquet Lean-To
2.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (37)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge5.2 mi
Lean-tos (88)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To8.7 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To2.3 mi
  • Howard Lean-to4.9 mi
  • Beaver Point #211.0 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to11.7 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to11.6 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to11.3 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to11.0 mi
Primitive campsites (202)
  • NYSDEC0.5 mi
  • NYSDEC0.5 mi
  • NYSDEC0.5 mi
  • NYSDEC0.5 mi
  • NYSDEC0.5 mi
  • NYSDEC0.6 mi
  • Chapel Pond Campsite0.6 mi
  • NYSDEC0.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

271 parking areas· 1 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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