Northville-Placid Trail
| Northville-Placid Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 133 mi (214 km) |
| Location | Adirondack Park, New York, United States |
| Trailheads |
Northville, New York Lake Placid, New York |
| Use | Hiking, Backpacking |
| Hiking details | |
| Trail difficulty | 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 miles (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 maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.[1]
South to north, it traverses:
- Shaker Mountain Wild Forest
- 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
References
External links
- Northville-Placid Trail Chapter of the ADK
- ADK Trails Committee sponsored website - Northville-Placid Trail Latest Trail Conditions - Hike Planning Information
- The Northville-Placid Trail - Towns and Trails
- Northville-Placid Trail - Adirondack Forum
- GORP - Northville-Placid Trail
- Trail Journals of Northville-Placid Trail hikers
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