Northville Placid Trail
Blue Mountain Lake to Averyville
53+ Miles   |   6 Days

Small Group Size
Hiking 5 to 15 miles per day
Great Introduction to Long Distance Hiking
Primitive and Remote Wilderness Areas
Abundance of Lakes, Ponds and Streams
4 Nights Camping, 1 Night Air BnB
​Best Time of Year to Backpack in Adirondacks
Some hiking or fitness training recommended

​What's Included:

• Licensed Guide, Wilderness First Responder
• Group Gear (water filter, first aid kit, maps, compass, stove, fuel, satellite messenger & GPS)
• Meals and non-alcoholic drinks
• 1-Night at Motel or Cabin
• Custom trip and menu planning​
• Lightweight Backpacking Gear Rental (pack, trekking poles, tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, headlamp, dry bags, cooking supplies, and all the essentials!)
• Packing lists will be provided after registration
• Learn expert tips and tricks for packing your backpacks, setting up and taking down campsites, backpacking food prep, and more!​​

Call to Book (914) 362-8413

All Inclusive Price for 6-Day Guided Hike
$1,800 Per Person ​($300 / day)

Dates: Mon. Sept. 7, 2020 - Sat. Sept. 12, 2020
Meeting Time:  4:00pm - 7:00pm in Lake Placid, NY
Meeting Location: Lake Placid, NY
​Averyville Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946

Day 1 - Monday
Meet in Lake Placid, organize gear and pack, outdoor dining or curbside pickup from restaurant in Lake Placid, and stay at Air BnB in Town

Day 2 - Tuesday
Breakfast in Lake Placid and shuttle to start of hike at Lake Durant. The first day on trail is a nice easy hike to a lean-to near a sandy beach.

Day 3 - Wednesday
Climb the shoulder of Mount Sabattis, the highpoint of the Northville Placid Trail, and then descend to Long Lake, a 14 mile end-to-end Lake.

Day 4 - Thursday
After following Long Lake’s shoreline, we can take a lunch break at a lakeside shelter. In the afternoon, we’ll ford the cold river and head deeper into the High Peaks Wilderness. We'll hike our longest day to a beautiful spot near a waterfall.

Day 5 - Friday
After passing the formerly-dammed Duck Hole, we'll hike to a lean-to that overlooks the water with wide-angle views of the Sawtooth Mountains.

Day 6 - Saturday
Enjoy the final 10 miles, passing Wanika Falls, to Averyville Road and the end of this 50+ mile stretch of the NPT.

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​*There is NO Cell Phone Service in most of the Adirondacks. Your guide will be carrying a 2-way satellite messenger capable of text messaging for emergencies.

*The Northville Placid Trail has many Lean-To shelters, providing numerous options for camping. The 6 Day itinerary calls for a moderate pace of hiking up to 15 miles, about 8 hours per day with a 25-40 lb. backpack. The itinerary is not set in stone, and with a small group, it should be easy to make adjustments and accommodations.

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