Silver Dawn Road.
Silver Dawn Road is a short 0.7-mile route in the Adirondacks, brief enough for a quick out-and-back or connector between longer routes. The name suggests an old access road or former logging track, though current conditions and surface type may vary. At just over a kilometer, it's a minimal commitment—useful for linking trails or reaching a nearby trailhead.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · tops out ~1,519 ft · live closures appear above
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What the trailhead is doing today.
Where the hike begins.
If you’re already out here.
Old Forge.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
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Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 21.9 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Stay.
3- Norridgewock Lodge17.6 mi
NORRIDGEWOCK LODGE, an oasis in the Adirondack Mountains. Our lakeside resort is the perfect remote vacation in the wilderness of the Beaver River. Book online!
- The Waldheim22.9 mi
A rustic resort with log-cottages featuring porches with lake views, plus 3 included meals a day.
- Covewood Lodge23.9 mi
A Great Camp-style lodge on Big Moose Lake in Eagle Bay, with 19 housekeeping cottages and Main Lodge apartments and rooms. Open May through October, with kids' programming and weekly campfires from late June to Labor Day.
— 17.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
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Frequently asked.
- How long is the Silver Dawn Road?The Silver Dawn Road is approximately 0.66 miles (1.1 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.
- How long does it take to hike the Silver Dawn Road?Most hikers complete the Silver Dawn Road in about 20 minutes at a steady pace with roughly 56 feet of elevation gain. Allow extra time for rest stops, photos, weather, and trail conditions.
- How difficult is the Silver Dawn Road?Based on its length and elevation gain, the Silver Dawn Road is an easy hike (56 ft of climbing over the route) — gentle grades suitable for most fitness levels and families. This is an estimate from route data, not an official trail rating — check current DEC advisories before heading out.