Calkins Brook Truck Trail
High Peaks Wilderness, Franklin County, NY
Out-and-back trail in High Peaks Wilderness, Franklin County, NY. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 18.7 mi (30.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,831 ft (558 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 55 min
- High point
- 2,208 ft (673 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Campsite: Cold River Campsite 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Shelter: Calkins Brook Lean-to #1 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Calkins Brook Lean-to #2 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Campsite 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Calkins Brook Truck Trail
How long is Calkins Brook Truck Trail?
Calkins Brook Truck Trail is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,831 ft (558 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,208 ft (673 m).
How hard is Calkins Brook Truck Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Calkins Brook Truck Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Calkins Brook Truck Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Calkins Brook Truck Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Calkins Brook Truck Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Cross-country skiing.
Is this a good week for Calkins Brook Truck Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Calkins Brook Truck Trail
- Pine Point Trail High Peaks Wilderness · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Northville-Placid Trail Spur To Cold R. Lean-Tos High Peaks Wilderness · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Northville-Placid Trail Spur To Plumley Lean-Tos Trail High Peaks Wilderness · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Calkins Brook Trail High Peaks Wilderness · Hard · 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
- Seward Range Trail High Peaks Wilderness · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Dawson Pond Trail High Peaks Wilderness · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Raquette Falls Trail High Peaks Wilderness · Moderate · 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- Moose Pond Spur Trail High Peaks Wilderness · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
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