Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid
~2 days · 12.4 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid is known for
Section 10 of Northville–Placid Trail is an official 21.28 km point-to-point section from Duck Hole (dewatered; lean-tos, ranger-station ruins) to Lake Placid (train station, northern terminus).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,017 ft to 7,717 ft over 12.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.1 mi · 41%
- Downhill 5.3 mi · 43%
- Flat 1.9 mi · 16%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid scores 7/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid take?
Most backpackers hike the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 12.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid?
The Northville–Placid Trail — Section 10: Duck Hole to Lake Placid climbs roughly 873 ft total — about 70 ft per mile, topping out near 2,392 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.