Near Calamity Brook Trail
Henderson Lake from the dam
Near Calamity Brook Trail
Flowed Lands
Near Calamity Brook Trail
Lake Tear of the Clouds.
Near Calamity Brook Trail
Hiking along a stream is always better than not.
Near Calamity Brook Trail
Alpin glow on Mt. Colden from Flowed Lands

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Calamity Brook Trail

4.3 (8 Ratings)
This trail that is often used to get to Mt. Marcy.
8.8
mi
Distance
2,812
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.79mi
Distance
2,812ft
Elevation Gain
229ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
4,348ft
High Point
1,763ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From Upper Works Road, follow the trail as it winds its way next to Calamity Brook for 1.4 miles until you get to a T-intersection. Going straight will take you over a saddle to Indian Pass Trail. Head right, over the bridge, and start a steady incline along the brook. About 1 mile in, you'll come to a crossing that you can either rock hop across or head up to the left and around the trail to a nice bridge. About a half mile after that there is a monument off to the left. Continue up until you get to Flowed Lands. Here, you can either head right or take a short detour to view the lake straight ahead. You'll pass the trail to Mount Marshall on your left and eventually come to a T-intersection that will take you to either Mt. Marcy or Avalanche Pass. Turn right and take the trail following the brook 1.8 miles to the intersection to Mt. Redfield, then 0.5 miles to another intersection that will take you to Lake Arnold straight ahead or right to Lake Tear of the Clouds in 1.5 miles. This is the Four Corners. Take a right to head up Mt. Skylight. Take a left to go up Mt. Marcy. Or, continue straight for Panther Gorge.

Route Conditions

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All Clear
Overall very well maintained trail. Easy to follow, just wear a pair of gaiters during the mud season
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