Cranberry Lake 50
Five Ponds Wilderness and Cranberry Lake Wild Forest, Adirondack Park, New York
- Distance
- 80.5 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,368 m
- Start
- Near Town of Clifton
- Finish
- Near Town of Clifton
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km445–585 m above sea level77.1 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
New York State DEC publishes the Cranberry Lake 50 as a 50-mile loop (80.5 km). The OSM geometry measures about 78.4 km; use the official distance for planning.
Common questions
- How long is the Cranberry Lake 50?
- The Cranberry Lake 50 is 80.5 km (50 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Cranberry Lake 50 have?
- The Cranberry Lake 50 has about 1,368 m (4,488 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Cranberry Lake 50 start and finish?
- The Cranberry Lake 50 starts and finishes at Near Town of Clifton.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Cranberry Lake 50?
- New York State DEC publishes the Cranberry Lake 50 as a 50-mile loop (80.5 km). The OSM geometry measures about 78.4 km; use the official distance for planning.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap78.4 km · 1,368 m gain
- dec.ny.gov80.5 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 9, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.