Northville–Placid Trail — Section 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes
~2 days · 14.5 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes is known for
Section 4 of Northville–Placid Trail is an official 24.14 km point-to-point section from Piseco (Cold Stream bridge parking, Haskell Road) to West Canada Lakes (West Lake Trail junction).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,801 ft to 8,225 ft over 14.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.5 mi · 52%
- Downhill 4.8 mi · 33%
- Flat 2.2 mi · 15%
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 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes scores 12/100, 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 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes take?
Most backpackers hike the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 14.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes?
The Northville–Placid Trail — Section 4: Piseco to West Canada Lakes climbs roughly 1,965 ft total — about 136 ft per mile, topping out near 2,552 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.