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Henry Stimson Trail
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- one way
- 1,867 ft
- climb
- 3,552 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
The Henry Stimson Trail is a 1.3-mile point-to-point hike in New York's High Peaks Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. It rises from about 1,731 feet to 3,552 feet, a steady climb of 1,867 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 43%. The trail is rated moderate. The route is a single push to the high point, and the climb is continuous. Bikes and horses are not allowed, so plan on walking the whole way. The Old Dix Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Roaring Brook Trail is about half a mile off. Climbers can find Case Wall at 0.4 miles and the Beer Walls at about 0.6 miles.
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Route details
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Climbing
- About 1,867 ft
- Summit
- 3,558 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Other routes up Noonmark Mountain
Questions about this route
How long is the Henry Stimson Trail on Noonmark Mountain?
About 1.3 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Henry Stimson Trail?
About 1,867 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Henry Stimson Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Henry Stimson Trail take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Noonmark Mountain?
2: Felix Adler Trail and Henry Stimson Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Noonmark Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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