Northville-Placid Trail Permit: Route
Northville-Placid Trail permits are walk-up only in Adirondack Park (NY). The route covers 138.4 miles.
This guide covers the Northville-Placid Trail permit.
8-10 days
Duration
138.36 miles
Distance
About Northville-Placid Trail
The Northville-Placid Trail runs about 138 miles through the Adirondack Park's Forest Preserve, from Northville to Lake Placid. All lean-tos and tent sites are free and first-come, first-served; this page gives sourced trip info.
The Northville-Placid Trail
- Distance
- 138.36 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 8-10 days
Entry points: Northville, Lake Placid train station
Adirondack Park, New York
Points along the route
- Northville (southern terminus)Mile 0, 805 ft
- BensonMile 12.32
- West Stoney Creek FallsMile 19.4, 1,488 ft
- Whitehouse
- PisecoMile 41.7, 1,676 ft
- Spruce LakeMile 52.3, 2,377 ft
- West Canada Lakes
- Cobble HillMile 63.1, 2,711 ft
- Wakely Dam
- Lake DurantMile 85.5, 1,770 ft
- Long LakeMile 109.1, 1,635 ft
- Shattuck ClearingMile 113.3, 1,698 ft
- Duck HoleMile 125.1, 2,134 ft
- Averyville Road trailhead
- Lake Placid train station (northern terminus)Mile 138.36, 1,736 ft
Northville-Placid Trail permit detailsandAll Adirondack Park (NY) permits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Northville-Placid Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Northville-Placid Trail route?
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The route is 138.36 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on 8-10 days.
Where does the Northville-Placid Trail route start?
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The permit covers 2 entry points: Northville, Lake Placid train station.
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