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Highpoint Trail

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  2. NY
  3. …Capital District
  4. Albany
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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM

Point to Point

1,562' 476 m

High

1,274' 388 m

Low

254' 78 m

Up

355' 108 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Lake · Wildlife

The parking area may be difficult to access or inaccessible (during the winter).

Description

This trail starts from the Grafton Forest Trailhead and heads northeast, following red blazes. It climbs up to Highpoint Hill, then descends to the shelter. The trail continues a bit further to Whoop De Do Trail.

Contacts

Local Club: Rensselaer Plateau Alliance

Land Manager: New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC)/ Region 4

Shared By:

David Smith
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in Albany

#22497

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#7

in Albany

#685

in New York

#22,497

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Highpoint trail shelter.
Mar 7, 2023 near Waterford, NY

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Feb 25, 2023
David Smith
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