Seward Mountain Trail
- 2.1 mi
- one way
- 2,297 ft
- climb
- 4,353 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Seward Mountain Trail is a 2.1-mile point-to-point hike in New York's High Peaks Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail rises from about 2,070 feet to roughly 4,350 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,297 feet. The climb is back-loaded, and the steepest stretch, a 48% grade, comes at about 1.9 miles in. It is a moderate hike. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this route. The trail links to other routes in the area, including the Seymour Mountain Trail, which is about half a mile away, and the Seward Range Trail, roughly 2.5 miles off. Climbers can head to Wallface, about 8 miles away, and Lower Saranac Lake offers fishing within about 8 miles.
Local outfitters
- Cloudsplitter Outfitters15 mi away
- Great Camp Sagamore37 mi away
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Climbing
- About 2,297 ft
- Summit
- 4,356 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2 hours
Other routes up Seward Mountain
Questions about this route
How long is the Seward Mountain Trail on Seward Mountain?
About 2.1 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Seward Mountain Trail?
About 2,297 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Seward Mountain Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Seward Mountain Trail take?
About 2 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Seward Mountain?
2: Seward Range Trail and Seward Mountain Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Seward 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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