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Treadway Mountain Trail

A moderately challenging ascent in the Lake Champlain region, this NYSDEC-operated trail stretches approximately 3.5 kilometers through varied Adirondack terrain toward the summit of Treadway Mountain. The route is reported to offer panoramic views across the broader Adirondack landscape, rewarding those who make the climb with vistas that invite quiet contemplation. Though not among the region's most celebrated peaks, Treadway provides a worthwhile destination for hikers seeking solitude and elevation without committing to a full-day expedition.

§ Overview

Treadway Mountain Trail runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) with about 873 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 1 h 30 min on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
1.9 mi
Elevation gain
873 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
1 h 32 m
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lcnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 2,241 ftMin 1,401 ftNet gain 873 ft
2,241 ft1,401 ft0 mi0.5 mi1.1 mi1.6 mi2.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

23 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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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Pond
Mud Pond
368 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
Cupola Crepes
7.8 mi away
Restaurant
Trail Break at Schroon Lake
7.7 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
8.9 mi away
Shelter
Clear Pond Lean-To
0.7 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (45)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (35)
  • Clear Pond Lean-To0.7 mi
  • Clear Pond Lean-To0.7 mi
  • Grizzle Ocean Lean-To0.9 mi
  • Grizzle Ocean Lean-To0.9 mi
  • Lilypad Pond Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Rock Pond Lean-To1.4 mi
  • Little Rock Pond Lean-To1.4 mi
Primitive campsites (248)
  • CLEAR POND PRIMITIVE TENT SITE0.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • ROCK POND BROOK PRIMITIVE TENT SITE1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
Camp Buckskin — hero image
6.0 miSchroon Lake

Camp Buckskin

Terra Alta cottages — hero image
8.1 miParadox Lake

Terra Alta cottages

Hillcrest Cottages — hero image
13 miBrant Lake

Hillcrest Cottages

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