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Thanks Coach

Thanks Coach is a 0.2-mile connector trail — a quick link between other routes rather than a destination. Maintained as a hiking-grade path; expect basic footing and minimal elevation change.

§ Overview

Thanks Coach runs 0.2 miles (0.4 km) — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 5 minutes on the trail. It is also open to Nordic skiing in winter.

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Length
0.2 mi
Elevation gain
13 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Book time
7 min
§ Before you go
  • GroundSurface
  • Nordic (groomed)Ski
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,827 ftMin 1,814 ftNet gain 13 ft
1,827 ft1,814 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

86 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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§ 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
Blue Moon
1.0 mi away
Restaurant
Red Fox
0.3 mi away
General store
Academy & Main
1.1 mi away
Shelter
Saranac Islands Site 2 Lean-To
1.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (8)
Lakes & ponds (26)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • The Vic10.7 mi
Lean-tos (26)
  • Saranac Islands Site 2 Lean-To1.8 mi
  • Kiwasa Lake Site 3 Lean-To2.2 mi
  • Saranac River Site 12.9 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 45 Lean-To4.0 mi
  • Placid Lean-To5.7 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 63 Lean-To6.0 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 81 Lean-To7.0 mi
  • Saranac Islands Site 87 Lean-To7.3 mi
Primitive campsites (275)
  • Eagle Island1.6 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 31.6 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 21.7 mi
  • Sable Island1.8 mi
  • Kiwasa Lake Site 11.9 mi
  • Kiwasa Lake Site 22.0 mi
  • Lake Colby Campsite 12.1 mi
  • Fern Island2.2 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
Prescott House ADK
1.2 miSaranac Lake

Prescott House ADK

Traverse Lodge — hero image
1.5 miSaranac Lake

Traverse Lodge

Morenos Cottages — hero image
3.3 miLake Placid

Morenos Cottages

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