Homestead Trail

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Round Trip
1.6 miles
2.6 kilometers

Elevation Gain
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
225 feet
68.6 meters

Route Type
A hiking trail may be classified as a Loop, Out and Back, Point to Point, Bushwhack, or Multi-day Thru Hike, with some destinations having more than one of these ways as a hiking option.
  • Out and Back
Round Trip
1.6 miles
2.6 kilometers

Route Type
A hiking trail may be classified as a Loop, Out and Back, Point to Point, Bushwhack, or Multi-day Thru Hike, with some destinations having more than one of these ways as a hiking option
  • Out and Back
Elevation
The height of the summit or destination, from sea level.
Elevation Gain
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
225 feet
68.6 meters

Round Trip
1.6 miles
2.6 kilometers

Route Type
A hiking trail may be classified as a Loop, Out and Back, Point to Point, Bushwhack, or Multi-day Thru Hike, with some destinations having more than one of these ways as a hiking option
  • Out and Back
Elevation
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
Elevation Gain
The total amount of vertical ascent (uphill climbing) on a hike. This is cumulative gain, totalling the elevation change of the uphill segments from a round-trip hike.
225 feet
68.6 meters

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trail highlights
trail features
trail category
No Summit View
Trail Junctions
Short

About

The Homestead Trail was originally an old road, and now it offers a nice trail through the woods with an easier incline.

Key takeaways

  • Distance: 1.6 miles round trip
  • Elevation gain: Around 225 feet
  • Hike includes trail junctions

Hiking the Homestead Trail

Please note: This trail is closed during hunting season.

The trail has dense sections of native undergrowth before coming up to more open woods. You'll descend to a small creek before joining the Beaver Flow trails, which also connects to the Black Kettle trail. See website link for detailed maps of the trail system. This particular section can be done as just an out-and-back, but you could also connect it with the other amazing trails in the network.

Homestead Trail in the winter

Cook Road is closed to cars in the winter, but it is open for hiking, crosscountry skiing, and snowshoeing. If you decide to travel Cook Road via any of these ways, expect the possibility of breaking trail on the Homestead Trail, and be prepared for all winter conditions.

Find more legendary trails in the Lake Champlain Region

Want to find more hikes in the Lake Champlain Region’s open spaces? With the Lake Champlain Region’s extensive trail network, there are endless options to choose from!

How to get there

The trailhead is on Cook Road, 0.75 miles west of Leaning Road, across from Boquet Mountain Trail’s south trailhead.

Emergency Information
If you get lost or injured, remain calm and stay put. If you have cell service, call 911 or the DEC Forest Ranger Dispatch, 833-NYS-RANGERS (833-697-7264).
 
Plan ahead and hike smart. Bring a map, extra food, water, and warm clothing, and check the weather before you go. Stay aware of your surroundings and landmarks. If you get turned around, don’t panic—stop, think, and stay where you are. Let someone know your route and expected return time.
Details
Address: 
  • Cook Road , Essex, NY  12936
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