Northville-Placid Trail
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| Northville-Placid Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 133 mi; 214 km |
| Location | New York, United States |
| Trailheads | Northville, New York Lake Placid, New York |
| Use | Hiking |
| Trail Difficulty | Backpacking, Easy to Moderate Grade |
| Season | Any |
| Sights | Adirondack Mountains, Adirondack Park |
| Hazards | Severe Weather |
The Northville-Lake Placid Trail, also known as the NPT, is a lightly-travelled foot trail that runs 133 mi (214 km) through the Adirondack Park in northern New York State. It was laid out by the Adirondack Mountain Club in 1922 and 1923, and is now maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. [1]
South to North, it traverses
- Silver Lake Wilderness Area
- Jessup River Wild Forest
- West Canada Lake Wilderness Area
- Moose River Plains Wild Forest
- Blue Ridge Wilderness Area
- Blue Mountain Wild Forest
- High Peaks Wilderness Area
[edit] External links
- Schenectady Chapter Northville-Placid Trail - The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK)
- The Northville-Placid Trail - Avatar12
- Northville-Placid Trail - Adirondack Forum
- GORP - Northville-Placid Trail
