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Skidder Trail

A brief woodland route less than a kilometer in length, this trail offers an undemanding ramble through what appears to be mixed forest typical of the region. The path is said to provide a gentle introduction to the surrounding terrain, suitable for those seeking a short excursion or a modest addition to a longer day's exploration. Its accessibility and limited distance make it a practical choice when time or energy reserves are modest.

§ Overview

Skidder Trail runs 0.5 miles (0.8 km) with about 40 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 15 minutes on the trail.

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Length
0.5 mi
Elevation gain
40 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
17 min
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,680 ftMin 1,640 ftNet gain 40 ft
1,680 ft1,640 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.3 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi
§ Nearby parking

49 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
Saranac Juice
10.2 mi away
Restaurant
Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant
5.6 mi away
General store
Village Mercantile
10.6 mi away
Shelter
The Vic
0.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (5)
Lakes & ponds (44)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • The Vic0.8 mi
Lean-tos (11)
  • Grass Pond Lean-To3.6 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to4.3 mi
  • St. Regis Pond Site 3 Lean-To4.8 mi
  • Sheep Meadow Lean-To #15.4 mi
  • Sheep Meadow Lean-To #25.4 mi
  • Fish Pond Site 2 Lean-To5.7 mi
  • Fish Pond Site 5 Lean-To5.7 mi
  • Follensby Clear Lean-To8.9 mi
Primitive campsites (363)
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #11.9 mi
  • Mountain Pond #11.9 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #21.9 mi
  • Mountain Pond #21.9 mi
  • Slush Pond Campsite #12.4 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #32.4 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #52.5 mi
  • Mtn. Pond Campsite #42.5 mi
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