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A.W. Weld Trail
- 2.3 mi
- one way
- 2,743 ft
- climb
- 4,695 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
The A.W. Weld Trail is a 2.3-mile point-to-point hike in New York's High Peaks Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. It rises from about 1,950 feet to nearly 4,700 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,743 feet, and is rated moderate. The trail starts at a high point of about 4,690 feet and ends lower, so the climb is one way rather than round trip. The route is steep in places, with the steepest stretch at about 0.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 52 percent. Bikes and horses are not allowed, so plan on hiking it on foot. The Adk Range Trail and the Gothics climbing area both sit about 0.1 mile away, and the Beaver Meadow Trail and Pyramid Peak are each about 0.4 mile off.
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.3 mi
- Climbing
- About 2,743 ft
- Summit
- 4,740 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1 hour
Other routes up Gothics
Questions about this route
How long is the A.W. Weld Trail on Gothics?
About 2.3 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the A.W. Weld Trail?
About 2,743 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the A.W. Weld Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the A.W. Weld Trail take?
About 1 hour round trip.
How many routes go up Gothics?
2: A.W. Weld Trail and Adk Range Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Gothics
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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