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South Sawteeth Trail

A red-blazed route maintained by the NYSDEC, this trail runs approximately 3.8 kilometers through terrain that forms part of the approach to the Sawteeth massif in the High Peaks. The path is reported to climb steadily through mixed forest before reaching higher elevations where views of the surrounding summits begin to open. Though less traveled than some neighboring routes, it offers a quieter alternative for those seeking access to the southern ridgeline.

Length
2.3 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 4,127 ftMin 2,067 ftNet gain 2,076 ft
4,127 ft2,067 ft0 mi0.6 mi1.2 mi1.8 mi2.3 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Stream
Shanty Brook
226 ft off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
7.1 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
7.1 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
11.1 mi away
Shelter
Panther Gorge Lean-To
2.7 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (44)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge4.1 mi
Lean-tos (105)
  • Lost Pond/Biesemeyer Lean-To13.4 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To4.2 mi
  • Howard Lean-to4.3 mi
  • Beaver Point #26.3 mi
  • Calamity Lean-to6.7 mi
  • Flowed Lands Lean-to6.6 mi
  • Herbert Brook Lean-to6.5 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to6.2 mi
Primitive campsites (222)
  • NYSDEC1.7 mi
  • NYSDEC1.7 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181901.7 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181891.8 mi
  • Sno-bird2.1 mi
  • NYSDEC2.2 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181922.3 mi
  • NYSDEC2.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

262 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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