Northville–Placid Trail — Section 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake
~2 days · 14.4 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake is known for
Section 7 of Northville–Placid Trail is an official 24.06 km point-to-point section from Lake Durant (state campground main entrance, NY 28/30) to Long Lake (NY 28N / Newcomb Road crossing).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,725 ft to 9,872 ft over 14.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.9 mi · 48%
- Downhill 5.6 mi · 39%
- Flat 1.9 mi · 13%
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 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake scores 11/100, 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 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake take?
Most backpackers hike the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 14.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Northville–Placid Trail — Section 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake?
The Northville–Placid Trail — Section 7: Lake Durant to Long Lake climbs roughly 1,696 ft total — about 118 ft per mile, topping out near 3,025 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.