6.0 mi
Distance
3,035 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 30m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Giant Mountain Peak via Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail in Essex County, New York. It is 6 miles long and gains 3,035 feet. The nearest town is Elizabethtown, New York, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 498 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 1,392 ft |
| End | 5.1 mi | 498 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Backcountry information for the Adirondack Park (NYSDEC)
NYSDEC
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Elizabethtown, NY · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Essex County, NY
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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