Two marker colors: yellow disks to Phelps/Hopkins junction then red disks to Van Hoevenberg Trail.
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44.15, -73.87 · rel 6619232
44.15, -73.87 · rel 6619232
Phelps Trail
12,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New York · 44.15°N ·
73.87°W
12,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Little Marcy
summit ·
407 m off route
12,5 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
Phelps Trail is 12.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Phelps Trail takes approximately 3h 7min to complete.
No, Phelps Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Phelps Trail starts near coordinates 44.1889, -73.8163.
Phelps Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Phelps Trail is maintained and managed by NYSDEC.