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North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section)

Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes, New York

Distance
1094.6 km
Elev. gain
27,829 m
Start
Near Corydon Township
Finish
Historical Marker: Chimney Point

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km29–799 m above sea level979 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Summits & passes

  • Mount Oneida
  • Canada Hill
  • Bush Hill
  • East Hill
  • Kershener Hill
  • Swan Hill
  • Snyder Hill
  • Underwood Hill
  • Mount Roderick
  • Jones Hill
  • Hardwood Hill
  • Owls Head

Water sources

  • Hole 16 Water
  • Alstom Catch Basin
  • Birdseye Hollow Pond
  • Tamarack Spring
  • Carpenter's Pond
  • Canastota Reservoir
  • Boonville Resivoir
  • Lake Easka
  • Duck Pond
  • Flemings Pond

Campsites

  • Sixtown Campsite
  • Burnt Hill Lean-to
  • Six Nations Campground
  • Kimmie Bivouac
  • Taylor Valley Lean-To
  • Bear Lake Lean-to
  • Site 72
  • Rock Pond Campsite

Common questions

How long is the North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section)?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section) is 1094.6 km (680.2 miles).
How much elevation gain does the North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section) have?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section) has about 27,829 m (91,302 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section) start and finish?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section) runs between Near Corydon Township and Historical Marker: Chimney Point.
Is there water on the North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section)?
Far's catalog records 10 mapped water sources along the North Country National Scenic Trail (New York Section), including Hole 16 Water, Alstom Catch Basin, Birdseye Hollow Pond and Tamarack Spring. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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