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The Best Backpacking in Paul Smiths

Looking for the best backpacking in Paul Smiths? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Paul Smiths. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Paul Smiths

  • Lake Placid, New York

    Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Trail

    5.39 mi / 945 ft gain
    Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Saranac Lake, New York

    Donaldson Mountain, Mount Emmonds, Seward Mountain Loop

    15.7 mi / 3556 ft gain
    Donaldson Mountain, Mount Emmonds, Seward Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Tupper Lake, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Whiteface Mountain Trail past Lake Placid and Connery Pond

    12.75 mi / 3465 ft gain
    Whiteface Mountain Trail past Lake Placid and Connery Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Hike Phelps and Tabletop Peaks

    12.6 mi / 3300 ft gain
    The Adirondack Loj is a BEAUTIFUL place to go to, even if you do not plan on hiking. Located just ten minutes outside of the famous Lake Placid, you do not want to miss visiting this alluring Loj in the woods.Starting from Lot number 1 from the Adk Loj, begin hiking the 2.1 miles to Marcy Dam. Th...
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Hike Algonquin Peak

    4.8
    Algonquin Peak, the second highest peak in New York, is one of the best hikes up in the Adirondack's. If you are looking for a challenging hike with views of the Adirondack park then this is a perfect hike.Starting at the Adirondack Loj, locate the trail head at the end of the parking lot. After ...
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Avalanche Lake Mount Marcy Loop Trail

    17.33 mi / 3934 ft gain
    Avalanche Lake Mount Marcy Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Wright, Algonquin, Iroquois, Gray, Skylight, Marcy Loop

    20.6 mi / 6857 ft gain
    Wright, Algonquin, Iroquois, Gray, Skylight, Marcy Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Wright Peak via Van Hoevenberg Trail

    6.99 mi / 2546 ft gain
    Wright Peak via Van Hoevenberg Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Table Top Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail

    10 mi / 2631 ft gain
    Table Top Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Phelps and Tabletop Mountains Trail

    12.37 mi / 3914 ft gain
    Phelps and Tabletop Mountains Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • North Elba, New York

    Iroquois Peak via Algonquin and Iroquois Trail

    10.26 mi / 3924 ft gain
    Iroquois Peak via Algonquin and Iroquois Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Wright, Algonquin, Colden Loop

    19.74 mi / 7523 ft gain
    Wright, Algonquin, Colden Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Avalanche Lake

    10.4 mi / 1342 ft gain
    Avalanche Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Tabletop Mountain via Marcy Dam Trail

    11.44 mi / 2726 ft gain
    Tabletop Mountain via Marcy Dam Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Lake Placid, New York

    Phelps Mountain via South Meadow

    9.64 mi / 2431 ft gain
    Phelps Mountain via South Meadow is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Placid, New York.
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  • Newcomb, New York

    Calamity Brook Trail to Lake Colden

    10.79 mi / 1585 ft gain
    Calamity Brook Trail to Lake Colden is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Newcomb, New York.
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