This section follows State Routes 9 and 11, providing sweeping views of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Champlain and rural Clinton County.
OSM map layer · LineString
44.86, -73.42 · rel 14526595
44.86, -73.42 · rel 14526595
Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border)
41,5 km from Plattsburgh to Canada Border through urban area.
Plattsburgh
→
Canada Border
linear
41,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
Trinity Episcopal Church - 1830
monument ·
72 m off route
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First Building
monument ·
on the route
41,5 km
100%
MacDonough Monument
monument ·
on the route
41,5 km
100%
Champlain Monument
monument ·
on the route
41,5 km
100%
MacDonough Monument
monument ·
29 m off route
41,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border) is 41.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border) takes approximately 10h 21min to complete.
No, Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Plattsburgh to Canada Border. Plan ahead for return transport.
Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border) starts at Plattsburgh.
Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.