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Wedge Brook Trail

A blue-disk-marked pathway of modest length—just over two and a half kilometers—this route offers a gentle excursion into woodland terrain managed by the state. The trail is reported to follow a relatively level grade, making it accessible for contemplative walks where the focus falls on quiet observation rather than elevation gain. Though the route bears the name of its namesake brook, conditions along the corridor and the reliability of water flow will vary with season and recent weather.

§ Overview

Wedge Brook Trail runs 1.6 miles (2.5 km) with about 1,781 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a steep, sustained climb, about 1 h 45 min on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
1.6 mi
Elevation gain
1,781 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
1 h 41 m
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 3,750 ftMin 1,972 ftNet gain 1,781 ft
3,750 ft1,972 ft0 mi0.4 mi0.8 mi1.2 mi1.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

32 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
Old Mountain Coffee Company
3.7 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
3.8 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
7.9 mi away
Shelter
Wolf Jaw Lean-to
1.7 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (48)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge2.3 mi
Lean-tos (81)
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-to1.7 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-To1.7 mi
  • Ore Bed Brook Lean-To2.0 mi
  • Orebed Brook Lean-to2.1 mi
  • Wm. G. Howard Lean-To2.2 mi
  • Howard Lean-to2.2 mi
  • Grace Camp2.2 mi
  • Camp Peggy O'Brien2.3 mi
Primitive campsites (178)
  • Unnamed campsite0.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.9 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181921.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.0 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181882.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.0 mi
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