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Wright Trail

A brief connector within the Lake Placid Winter Trails Network, this NYSDEC-managed route extends just over half a kilometer through terrain marked by blue disk blazes. The trail's modest length belies its utility as a link in the broader system, offering passage that is reported to be well-defined despite its brevity. Though short, the route maintains the clear signage characteristic of the winter trail network, guiding users along its straightforward course.

§ Overview

Wright Trail runs 0.4 miles (0.6 km) with about 584 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a steep, sustained climb, about 30 minutes on the trail. NYSDEC maintains the route.

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Length
0.4 mi
Elevation gain
584 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
29 min
§ Before you go
  • NYSDECOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 4,544 ftMin 3,960 ftNet gain 584 ft
4,544 ft3,960 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi0.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

49 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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Origin Coffee
9.0 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
8.3 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
9.3 mi away
Shelter
Kagel Lean-To
1.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (31)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge6.0 mi
Lean-tos (102)
  • Kagel Lean-To1.3 mi
  • Kagel Lean-to1.4 mi
  • Marcy Brook Lean-To1.4 mi
  • Avalanche Camp Lean-to1.4 mi
  • Ed Hudowalski Lean-to1.4 mi
  • Avalanche1.5 mi
  • Marcy Dam #2 Lean-To1.5 mi
  • Rocky Falls Lean-To1.5 mi
Primitive campsites (151)
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
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