Potomac
New York
Free — you'll pick up right here.
1.7 mi
Distance
325 ft
Gain
43 min
Time
No verdict for this trail
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Here's your day, mapped
Potomac
Suggested plan · check conditions before you go
Meals
Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 325 ft
- Elevation loss
- 325 ft
- Highest point
- 1,821 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,692 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Potomac Trail in New York is a scenic 1.93-mile out-and-back hike that offers a pleasant woodland experience for hikers of all abilities. This trail provides an accessible way to explore the natural beauty of the Potomac area with minimal elevation gain and a straightforward return route on the same path.
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