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West River Trail

West River Trail is a NYSDEC-maintained route along the Hudson River's west branch in the High Peaks Wilderness. The trail provides access to several remote ponds and connects to longer backcountry routes; expect rough footing and seasonal washouts.

§ Overview

West River Trail runs 0.0 miles (0.0 km) — a short walk. The tread is wood.

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Length
0.0 mi
Elevation gain
Difficulty
Easy hiking
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§ Before you go
  • WoodSurface
  • excellentTrail visibility
  • Has bridgesCrossings
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,972 ftMin 1,972 ftNet gain 0 ft
1,972 ft1,972 ft0 mi0.0 mi0.0 mi0.0 mi0.0 mi
§ Nearby parking

34 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
3.8 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
3.8 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
8.1 mi away
Shelter
Wolf Jaw Lean-to
2.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (49)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge3.0 mi
Lean-tos (81)
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-to2.3 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-To2.4 mi
  • Boquet River Lean-to2.6 mi
  • Bouquet Lean-To2.7 mi
  • Ore Bed Brook Lean-To2.7 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To2.7 mi
  • Orebed Brook Lean-to2.7 mi
  • Wm. G. Howard Lean-To2.9 mi
Primitive campsites (178)
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181921.6 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181881.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite2.4 mi
  • Primitive campsite 181852.6 mi
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