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New York · Hiking · Near Schroon Lake
North Trail
- 6.7 mi
- one way
- 3,710 ft
- climb
- 4,628 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
North Trail is a 6.7-mile point-to-point hike in New York's Giant Mountain Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route rises from a starting elevation of about 4,592 feet to a high point of 4,628 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,710 feet. That makes it a long, steep climb, and the trail is rated moderate. The trail is a single route rather than a loop, and it begins and ends at different points. The climb is not a simple ascent: the total loss is about 3,137 feet, so the trail is as much about descent as it is about going up. The East Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Ridge Trail is about 0.7 mile off. Washbowl Trail and Nubble Trail are each about 1.7 miles away, and the Upper Washbowl Cliff climbing area is also about 1.7 miles from the trail.
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Route details
- Distance
- 6.7 mi
- Climbing
- About 3,710 ft
- Summit
- 4,628 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 3 hours
Other routes up Giant Mountain
Questions about this route
How long is the North Trail on Giant Mountain?
About 6.7 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the North Trail?
About 3,710 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the North Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the North Trail take?
About 3 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Giant Mountain?
3: Roaring Brook Trail, North Trail and East Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Giant 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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