Northville-Placid Trail
West Canada Lake Wilderness, Hamilton County, NY
Point-to-point trail in West Canada Lake Wilderness, Hamilton County, NY. Hiking.
- Distance
- 137.4 mi (221.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 11,407 ft (3,477 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 hr
- High point
- 3,012 ft (918 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Woods Lake Campsite #4 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Abner Brook Campsite 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from start
- Campsite: West Stony Creek campsite #1 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: West Stoney Creek Falls 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from start
- Campsite: West Stony Creek campsite #2 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Silver Lake tentsite 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Silver Lake lean-to 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Canary Pond tentsite 26.9 mi (43.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Mud Lake lean--to 30.2 mi (48.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Hamilton Lake Stream lean-to 35.7 mi (57.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Fall Stream campsite 46.6 mi (75 km) from start
- Campsite: Jessup River campsite 49 mi (78.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Spruce Lake lean-to #1 51.5 mi (82.9 km) from start
- Shelter: West Canada Creek lean-to 56.5 mi (90.9 km) from start
- Shelter: South Lake Lean-to 56.9 mi (91.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Third Cedar Lake campsite 61.4 mi (98.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Cedar Lakes Lean-to #1 63.9 mi (102.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Cedar Lakes Dam campsite 64.1 mi (103.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Cedar River Flow campsite 71.4 mi (115 km) from start
- Shelter: Stephens Pond Lean-To 82.8 mi (133.3 km) from start
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Questions about Northville-Placid Trail
How long is Northville-Placid Trail?
Northville-Placid Trail is 137.4 mi (221.1 km) long. Most people take about 50 hr. It climbs 11,407 ft (3,477 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,012 ft (918 m).
How hard is Northville-Placid Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Northville-Placid Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 11 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Northville-Placid Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 52.2 mi (83.9 km), 82.8 mi (133.2 km), 85.7 mi (138 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Northville-Placid Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (97% under trees).
What can you do on Northville-Placid Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Northville-Placid Trail?
Timeless Tavern, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Stewart's Shops, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Northville-Placid 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.
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