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The Boreas River Trail (aka the Boreas Loop Trail) is a pleasant loop hike that takes you along the Boreas River, to Hewitt Eddy, and onwards to the road. This hike is not to be confused with Boreas Ponds, a much larger body of water found further north.

Key takeaways

  • Distance: 2.6 miles round-trip
  • Elevation gain: 250 feet
  • Based on a loop hike that ends with a road walk back to your car
  • Hike includes a road walk

Hiking the Boreas River Trail

This is the northern approach to Hewitt Eddy and is a flat and pretty hike. The trail follows along the course of the river, where in the autumn the colorful leaves make it an outstanding destination. A trail continues past the eddy and becomes what is known as the Hewitt Eddy Trail. With two cars or a 0.75 mile road walk you could use both trails for an extended hike, which is what the key takeaway numbers above are based off of.

Boreas River Trail in the winter

Parking for this trail in the winter is accessible. You can snowshoe or cross-country ski the loop, but be mindful of doing the road walk. Shoulders of the road can be narrower. Be prepared for all winter conditions, and stay away from the edge of the river.

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How to get there

From exit 28 in Schroon Lake, follow I-87 north for one exit to the North Hudson exit, #29. From here, follow Boreas Road west toward Newcomb. Continue all the way to Newcomb and Route 28N. Take a left onto 28N and continue for just under 6 miles to the trail on the right (just as you cross the Boreas River).  

A river cascading over rocks.

Accessibility Information

Details

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Address: Route 28N

Newcomb, NY

12852

Additional Info

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Boreas River Trail map