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Northville-Placid Trail (NPT)

Worth knowing
The Northville-Placid Trail runs for a length of 214 kilometers through New York in the United States.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 11 days to walk the Northville-Placid Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in unmanaged huts.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Northville-Placid Trail
Difficulty
- demanding
Length
214 km
Elevation gain
4.050 m
Elevation loss
3.750 m
Highest Point
916 m
Lowest Point
280 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
214 km
4.050 m
3.750 m
916 m
280 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Northville-Placid Trail
- in a tent/tarp
- in unmanaged huts
Solitude on the Northville-Placid Trail
Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
The best time to hike the Northville-Placid Trail is:
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Arrival to the Northville-Placid Trail
You will arrive via Albany International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Taxi / Zug. Duration approx. 2 hours.
Departure from the Northville-Placid Trail
Departure is via Albany International Airport.
You can get to the airport per Taxi / Zug. Takes about 4 hours.
Useful links to the Northville-Placid Trail
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Northville-Placid Trail
Map and elevation profile of the Northville-Placid Trail
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