Northville-Lake Placid Trail

Northville-Lake Placid Trail

Northville-Placid Trail History

The N-P Trail began in 1922 as the first project undertaken by the newly-formed Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). George D. Pratt, an officer of Standard Oil Company, and a wealthy benefactor, was the principal funder...
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Plan Your Hike

The Northville–Placid Trail is approximately 136 miles long, running from the southern terminus located in Waterfront Park in the Town of Northville, NY, to the northern terminus at the corner of Averyville Road and Old...
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Trail Safety

WARNING: Wilderness conditions can change suddenly. All users should plan accordingly, including bringing a flashlight, first aid equipment, extra food and clothing. For more equipment recommendations and information, please check out the Plan Your Hike...
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Home

Welcome to the Northville-Placid Trail, a long-distance hiking route through some of the most remote and scenic areas of New York’s Adirondack Park. If you’re new to the trail, this interactive GPS map is a great place to start. It shows the full length of the route from Northville to Lake Placid, along with trailheads, road crossings, nearby towns, and notable points of interest.

Use this map to familiarize yourself with the trail layout, plan day hikes or multi-day trips, and identify access points and resupply locations. Whether you’re just beginning your research or actively preparing for a hike, the map below will help you better understand the scope of the trail and what to expect along the way. We also have loads of information on this site to help you plan your hike. All of the information here is current as of January 2026.

We hope you love and enjoy the NPT as much as we do!

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Our Vision

To Protect, Preserve & Promote the Northville Placid Trail as a premier foot path for such activities as hiking, backpacking, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing and as a unique back-country wilderness recreation destination and experience. 

NPT Chapter of ADK

Founded in March of 2011, the NPT Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is an enthusiastic group of individuals who hold a special place in their hearts and souls for the Northville–Lake Placid Trail. The trail instills a sense of remoteness and spiritual renewal and offers exceptional scenic vistas along with significant historical value.

The Northville–Placid Trail is a premier backcountry trail in Adirondack State Park, and we share the responsibility to protect, preserve, and promote the trail accordingly.

Our goal is to continually monitor the trail to ensure it remains well marked and well maintained for all outdoor enthusiasts seeking an enjoyable journey through a wild, backcountry setting.