Round Trip
0.4 miles
0.6 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.
80 feet
24.4 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.
- Loop
Round Trip
0.4 miles
0.6 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
- Loop
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.
80 feet
24.4 meters
Round Trip
0.4 miles
0.6 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
- Loop
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.
80 feet
24.4 meters
trail highlights
trail features
trail category
No Summit View
Trail Junctions
Short
About
This is a pleasant trail through woods and small hills. It's an easy, 1-mile loop that could make for a great companion hike to nearby Belfry Mountain.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 0.4 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: Around 80 feet
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How to get there
The trailhead is on Tracy Road, just west of Mineville.
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.
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Lake Champlain Region
Champ's Local Tips
Skip the I-87 traffic — take the ferry between Charlotte, VT and Essex, NY. Twenty minutes, and the view beats the highway.
