Big Slide Mountain Trail
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New York · essex County

Big Slide Mountain Trail

Popular Adirondack ridge route with ladders, ledges, and big scenery.

Rating
Length
7.8 mi
Difficulty
7
County
essex

About This Trail

A 7.9-mile out-and-back from the Garden trailhead over the scenic Brothers, a trio of rocky viewpoints that build in height along the ridgeline to Big Slide’s summit. The route features ladders, rock scrambles, and some of the best continuous views in the High Peaks. The first Brother is reached in just 45 minutes.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.1822721, -73.8704202

Getting There

From Keene Valley, NY, turn right at the DEC sign onto Johns Brook Lane. Drive 1.5 miles to The Garden parking lot. The Big Slide Mountain Trail via The Brothers begins at the back of the parking lot to the right. A small parking fee applies.

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