11.0 mi
Distance
2,805 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 40m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Indian Head and Rainbow Falls is a loop trail in Essex County, New York. It is 11 miles long and gains 2,805 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 | 394 ft |
| High point | 6.4 mi | 824 ft |
| End | 11.0 mi | 394 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Loop
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
An advance reservation is required to park at the AMR hiker lot and to enter the AMR trailheads from May 1 through October 31. Reservations are made at hikeamr.org, as early as two weeks ahead, and walk-ins without a reservation are not permitted. Day and overnight use are both bookable. Check hikeamr.org for current rules and times.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
- Adirondack Mountain Reserve Conservation Easement Tract (NYS DEC)
NYS DEC
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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