Are dogs allowed on Northville-Placid Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Northville-Placid Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Northville-Placid Trail?

No, Northville-Placid Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Northville-Placid Trail?

Northville-Placid Trail is rated difficult. It is 137.3 miles long with 16,325 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Northville-Placid Trail suitable for kids?

Yes, Northville-Placid Trail is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

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Northville-Placid Trail

A roughly 138-mile foot trail traversing the Adirondack Park from Northville to Lake Placid, New York, laid out by the Adirondack Mountain Club in 1922-1923. The lightly-traveled route passes through...

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Water & camping11

Length: 137.3 mi
Thru-hike: —
Elev. gain: —
States: 1

About the route

Termini

Terminus A

Waterfront Park, Northville, NY

43.2136, -74.2081

Terminus B

Averyville Road, Lake Placid, NY

44.2628, -74.0136

Verified waypoints

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Route markers2

Waterfront Park, Northville (Southern Terminus) · Trailhead
Southern terminus in Northville, NY.
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Averyville Road, Lake Placid (Northern Terminus) · Trailhead
Northern terminus near Lake Placid, NY.
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Water & camping11

Poplar Point Adirondack Preserve · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Northampton Beach - DEC · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Adirondack/Northampton Beach · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Lake Durant Campground · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Cascade Acres Mobile Home Park Sites & Sales · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Northampton Beach · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Lake Durant Adirondack Preserve · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Lake Eaton Campground · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Dept. · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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Meadowbrook Campground · Campsite
Verified campground near the route.
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What we don't yet have

We deliberately do not display water sources, resupply towns, shuttle services, or trail-side businesses on this page. Those change every season and an out-of-date pin can be a safety issue, especially on the high-desert and alpine sections of long trails. Use the trail association's published guide, FarOut, or Guthook for that level of detail; verify with rangers before relying on any cached source.

Official sources

Last verified by us: 2026-05-16

Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Reconfirm alerts, permits, and closures with the agency before you go.

About the route

Termini

Verified waypoints

What we don't yet have

Official sources

States traversed