Currently there are no North Country Trail signs, no blue blazes, no trail markings on this future section of the North Country National Scenic Trail in the Adirondacks. That won’t keep this 1.6 mile section from being part of our “Best of the North Country Trail” series prior to officially becoming the North Country Trail. We believe this future section will likely become one of the favorite sections of many NCT hikers and will surely be part of many future hiking guide books. This may even become one of those must hikes in the Adirondacks. And, yes you can hike this wonderful section now!
This 3.2 mile round trip hike features the old Delaware & Hudson Railroad that the North Country Trail will use on part of it’s journey through Adirondack Park. This section also features a waterfall, a walk along the scenic Boreas River and for a grand finale, the mighty Hudson River with the future trestle span that will carry the North Country Trail over the Hudson River. The DEC plans to add hand rails along the bridge in the future for added safety for hikers.
Parking is very limited at this future North Country Trail trailhead on Northwoods Club Road, located off NY 28N north of Minerva. The trailhead is located about 0.1 mile west from the one lane bridge over the Boreas River. The future NCT will follow this dirt road over the Boreas River to another trailhead close to the current snowmobile trail on the east side of the river. For more information on this future section of the NCT, go to our Hudson Gorge Primitive Area page for the North Country Trail.
Go to our website for pictures, detailed description and a map of this great hike. This easy hike is suitable for all family members (up to the bridge). Use your own judgment on whether or not you decide to go onto or to cross the old railroad bridge. You are high up, with no safety railings and you can see straight down to the river as you walk. The bridge may not be suitable for those who are afraid of heights. My dog didn’t like the bridge at all, something to think about if you hike with your dog. Look below for a video of this great hike.
Tags: Adirondack Park, Boreas River, D&H Railroad, Delaware & Hudson Railroad, Hudson Gorge Primitive Area, Hudson River, North Country Trail, Scenic Hike, Scenic River, scenic views, Trestle Bridge
