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Franklin County offers a variety of hiking opportunities to suit your level of ability Please scroll down the list to find your trail.
Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center at Paul Smiths
College: Whatever your interest, these trails should cover it.
Well marked trails, with informational markers, take you to a variety
of locations, including; marsh, open water, rivers and of course
beautiful forest. Located in Paul Smiths, NY *Info. provided by Adk. Park VIC |
Jenkins Mountain: The trail to the summit of
Jenkins Mountain is an 8.2 mile round trip that takes approximately 5
hours to complete. Hikers should bring water and nourishment and
follow standard backcountry precautions for protection against insects
and a change in weather. Please note that there is no camping or
campfires allowed on VIC land. If you must bring your pet a leash is
required.Located in Paul Smiths, NY.*Info. provided
by Adk. Park VIC |
Azure Mountain: Spectacular views are what await you at the
rocky ledge on this summit. You will find this trail, refreshingly
removed from the crowds that ascend the high peaks. There is an
abondoned fire tower at the summit, and the rocky ledge provides
excellent views. Located: between Paul Smiths, and St. Regis
Falls |
Red Dot Trail: Glacial ponds, and towering pines are your
companions on this very beautiful walk overlooking Osgood
Pond.Located: in Paul Smith's |
Debar Pond: Enclosed in the Debar Mountain
Wild Forest, this is a short easy walk that takes you to this very
pretty glacial pond. Bringing a canoe can make the experience even
more enjoyable.Located: off of Rt. 99. |
St. Regis Mountain: The trail begins off of
Kesse Mill Rd., just after Paul Smith's College. The 2 1/2 mile climb
begins easily enough as you gradually hike through a hardwood forest.
After about 1/2 mile, you will see some of the Camp Topridge
outbuildings on your left. Shortly after passing a ranger cabin, the
ground rises more steeply, and the final ascent is steep . Views from
the summit are magnificent.Located in Paul Smiths, NY.*Info. provided by Adk. Park VIC |
Grassy Pond Trail: The trail starts by following an old
jeep trail passing between towering white pine and the valley on the
Osgood River. It begins a slow descent into a spruce and tamarack swamp
at 1 mile. Grassy Pond will be seen on the L, it is semi-circular and
mostly lives up to its name-it is almost completely encircled by a mat
of grass like sedges with some cattails in places. Owing to a recent
state acquistion, the entire pond, including the old lean to on the far
shore is now Forest Preserve.Located: north of Paul Smith's
College.*Info. provided by Adk. Park VIC |
White Pine Camp: Considered the summer white
house for President Calvin Coolidge, White Pine Camp, is a
not-to-be-missed stop on your walking tour of the Adirondacks. This is
a mini history lesson, surrounded by beautiful white pines. Located
in Paul Smiths, NY. |
Hayes Brook Trail: Whether you are biking or
hiking, this trail has much to offer. Wide easily accessed trails,
take you in and around Hayes Brook. Your final destination if you
choose the Grassy Pond spur is a lean-to on the shore of Grassy
Pond.Located just outside of Paul Smiths. |
Please remember if you bring it in, make sure you bring it out!!! Always leave an area the way it was before you got there - Lets keep the Adirondacks Clean!!
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