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Hopkins Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NY
  3. …Adirondack Region
  4. High Peaks Wilderness
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“Ascend creek beds and alpine pine forest to reach the base of Mount Marcy. ”

Aaron Kozikowski
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2.6

Miles

4.2

KM

Point to Point

4,453' 1,357 m

High

2,880' 878 m

Low

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Up

1,572' 479 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

35%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Views

Need to Know

DEC trail markers are yellow.

Description

The Hopkins Trail is a relatively steady and at times difficult climb through boulder laden creekbeds and forest.

While at times arduous, the Hopkins Trail rewards you with unique Adirondack Alpine Ecosystems along the way, and provides a less heavily trafficked trip up one of the most popular mountains in the Adirondacks.

Flora & Fauna

Black bear

Contacts

Local Club: Adirondack Mountain Club

Jan 27, 2026: Fall Outing 2026

Jan 20, 2026: ADK Cycle Outing 2026

Dec 29, 2025: High Peaks Conditions Report

Land Manager: NY DEC - Region 5 Office

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Aaron Kozikowski
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  4.0 from 2 votes

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in High Peaks Wilderness

#14425

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#13

in High Peaks Wilderness

#407

in New York

#14,425

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